Corn Mill Theatre
Big Guerilla Productions present The Cavan Curse written by John McManus and starring Seamus O'Rourke and Fiona Fitzpatrick, from Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st December 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on New Year's Eve, from 10.00pm until late, with music by Sean Cox. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Library
Carrigallen branch will be closed on Wednesday, 28 December and Monday, 2 January 2017 but will be open on Saturday, 31 December. Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm & 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am-2.45pm & 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm. Phone: 049 4339188.

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19 December 2016

Christmas Holidays
Carrigallen branch will be closed on Saturday 24, Monday 26, and Wednesday 28 December. Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm–3.30pm & 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am-2.45pm & 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm. Phone: 049 4339188.
Fundraising Card Drive
Congratulations to the finalists for the Margaret of New Orleans 25 Card Drive which was held in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel on Sunday, 18 December 2016. The final will be held on Tuesday, 27 December at 2.00pm at Margaret's Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen. Raffle with many great prizes to be won. All welcome!

Corn Mill Theatre
Big Guerilla Productions present for five nights Christmas run, The Cavan Curse, written by John McManus and starring Seamus O'Rourke and Fiona Fitzpatrick, from Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st December 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on New Year's Eve, from 10.00pm until late, with music by Sean Cox. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association Christmas Hamper
St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association are hosting a fundraising raffle for a beautiful Christmas Hamper. We are asking parents to donate grocery items to fill the wooden chest that will be raffled on Thursday, 22 December at 7.00pm in Masterson's supermarket. Lines are €2 each and can be purchased from local businesses and from the school children themselves. Grocery donations can be given directly to Masterson's supermarket. Please support generously, thank you.
RTÉ Today Show
RTÉ cameras were in Carrigallen on Saturday last to film Seamus O'Rourke reciting his new poem Look Up. It is expected to be aired on Friday next during the Today with Maura and Daithi Show on RTÉ One TV.

Christmas Day Swim
This year's Christmas Day swim will be held in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation in Gulladoo Lake. Contact Lisa McDermott at 0872720307 for more information or to get a sponsorship card. Please support.

Irish Water Safety Awards 2016
Congratulations goes to Gretta O'Neill, Main Street, Carrigallen who was presented with a 30-Year Service Award by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government recently at the annual Irish Water Safety Awards held at Dublin Castle.

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12 December 2016

Christmas Cake Sale
St Joseph's Ladies Football Club is holding their Christmas Cake Sale on Sunday, 18 December at 11.30am in Carrigallen Community Centre. Your support would be appreciated.

Carrigallen Library
Come and enjoy Christmas stories and songs for u10's, in Carrigallen Library on Saturday next, 17 December 2016, at 11.30am. Contact the library to book your place. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome! Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm & 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am-2.45pm & 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm.

Fundraising Card Drive
Margaret of New Orleans committee are hosting a fundraising Card Drive in memory of Jimmy McManus, late of Beaghmore, Carrigallen. Semi-final will be held on Sunday, 18 December 2016, in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, at 5.00pm. Six winners will go forward to the final which will be held in Margaret of New Orleans Cottage on Tuesday, 27 December at 2.00pm. 1st prize - €100; 2nd prize – bottle of brandy; 3rd prize - bottle of whiskey. Tickets €5 each and are available from any committee members.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association Christmas Hamper
St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association are hosting a fundraising raffle for a beautiful Christmas Hamper. We are asking parents to donate grocery items to fill the wooden chest that will be raffled on Thursday, 22 December at 7.00pm in Masterson's supermarket. Lines are €2 each and can be purchased from local businesses and from the school children themselves. Grocery donations can be given directly to Masterson's supermarket. Please support generously, thank you.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Christmas Day Swim
This year's Christmas Day swim will be held in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation in Gulladoo Lake. Contact Lisa McDermott at 0872720307 for more information or to get a sponsorship card. Please support.

Assorted Fitness Christmas Party
Our annual party for charity is on Tuesday, 20 December at 8.00pm in Ballinamore Community Centre. All welcome. For further information contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980. Also fitness classes weekly Monday and Thursday at 8.00pm in Ballinamore Community Centre.

3rd Annual Parish Carol Service
Carol service will take place on Wednesday, 14 December 2016, at 8.00pm in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen. This is an opportunity to take time out to listen to, and reflect on the story of Christmas through timeless words and music. Everyone welcome!

Thank You!
Carrigallen Community Care Committee wishes to express their sincere thanks to all who contributed to their Annual Christmas Party which was held in the Kilbrackan Arms on Sunday, 4 December. To all the local businesses, who gave donations, gifts which were raffled on the day. To all the individuals who brought gifts on the day and to the volunteers who made themselves available to ensure that our Senior Citizens had an enjoyable and memorable day. Thanks to the Kilbrackan Arms and their staff who served up a superb meal. To all who sold raffle lines prior to the day and on the day, a big thank you to all. This is a valuable source to finance the day. The lucky winner of the Hamper was Florence Bleakley and many others went home with prizes as part of the raffle. Santa Claus and his helpers ensured that nobody went going home without a gift, and he has to be commended for taking time out during his busy schedule to do the honours.

Thanks to Fr. Denis Murray PP, Rev Hazel Hicks and Rev Jean Makerel who came along to be part of the day. A special word of thanks goes to all who entertained on the day, the Carol Singers, McCartin School of Dancing, Edel Kiernan and singers who got in the festive mode and did their party piece to part of the atmosphere.

To Michael Moran who provided the entertainment on the day. Please accept our sincere thanks to each and everyone who was in anyway associated with the day. Wishing all our Senior Citizens in the community a very Happy Christmas and health and happiness for the coming year.

Carrigallen Macra
Last Saturday night the club hosted the Leitrim Macra Christmas party with members from all over the county making the trip to Carrigallen where they tucked into a beautiful five course meal in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. We would like to thank Donal and all the staff for preparing a top quality meal and also for their help and support of club events throughout the year with many more to come! The club also thanks Philip McIntyre for blasting out the tunes old and new on the night! The Carrigallen Club awards were also handed out on the night with Brian Kiernan a deserving winner of the 'best member' award, but it must be said that every single member has contributed immensely to the club throughout the year.

The club hosted a drama workshop recently in the Old Bredagh School House with fellow Macra clubs from Leitrim, Longford and Cavan, making the journey despite the difficult road conditions. The event went down very well with everyone who attended and we would like to thank Maura Williamson for facilitating the class who made it very interactive and thought provoking indeed. Thanks to Caroline O'Dowd, Northwest Macra Vice President, for making the trip down also. After our successful Mock Wedding, Carrigallen Macra could make a leap into the drama world very soon. Watch this space!

Vehicle Parade
Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade in aid of the Vincey McGee Benefit Fund and Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust will take place on Sunday, 18 December at 4.30pm in Cavan Town, the first ever in the region. All types of vehicles - lorries, cars, tractors, vans etc., are welcome. Entry Fee €20 per vehicle. Registration is from 1.00pm at the Equestrian Centre. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Lighting up of Remembrance Tree at 5.30pm at the Courthouse, Cavan (find us on Facebook) 'vinceymegeebenefitfund' where more details provided or see local media!

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05 December 2016

Alice in Wonderland
Leitrim Youth Theatre Company (LYTC) Carrigallen take their short adapted version of Lewis Carroll's classic 'Alice in Wonderland to The Corn Mill Theatre stage on Friday 9th Saturday 10th December at 8.30pm, and Sunday 11th December at 3.00pm. Booking at 0494339612 daily between10.00pm and 4.00pm. Family rates on admission. Strobe lighting will be in use in one scene of the play.

This production involves a cast and crew of thirty-eight. This short play is directed and written by youth member Ryan Finnegan, assisted by Maura Williamson, Aoife Tierney and members of LYTC Carrigallen. Ryan who is a very talented member was lucky to be chosen for the Youth Critics Programme run by the National Association of Drama Dublin this year. The production is family friendly, and the Company would appreciate your support.

Carrigallen Library
Come and enjoy Christmas stories and songs for u10's, in Carrigallen Library on Saturday, 17 December 2016, at 11.30am. Contact the library to book your place. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome! Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm–3.30pm & 4.00pm–8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am–2.45pm & 3.00pm–5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm.

St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association Christmas Hamper
St. Mary's N.S. Parents Association are hosting a fundraising raffle for a beautiful Christmas Hamper. We are asking parents to donate grocery items to fill the wooden chest that will be raffled on Thursday, 22 December at 7.00pm in Masterson's supermarket. Lines are €2 each and can be purchased from local businesses and from the school children themselves. Grocery donations can be given directly to Masterson's supermarket. Please support generously, thank you.

3rd Annual Parish Carol Service
Carol service will take place on Wednesday, 14 December 2016, at 8.00pm in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen. This is an opportunity to take time out to listen to, and reflect on the story of Christmas through timeless words and music. Everyone welcome!

Fundraising Card Drive
Margarert of New Orleans committee are hosting a fundraising Card Drive in memory of Jimmy McManus, late of Beaghmore, Carrigallen. Semi-final will be held on Sunday, 18 December 2016, in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, at 5.00pm. Six winners will go forward to the final which will be held in Margaret of New Orleans Cottage on Tuesday, 27 December at 2.00pm. 1st prize - €100; 2nd prize – bottle of brandy; 3rd prize - bottle of whiskey. Tickets €5 each and are available from any committee members.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Christmas Day Swim
This year's Christmas Day swim will be held in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation in Gulladoo Lake. Contact Lisa McDermott at 0872720307 for more information or to get a sponsorship card. Please support.

Assorted Fitness Christmas Party
Our annual party for charity is on Tuesday, 20 December at 8.00pm in Ballinamore Community Centre. All welcome. For further information contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980. Also fitness classes on weekly Monday and Thursday at 8.00pm in Ballinamore Community Centre.

Local Fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society
At Boots Carrick-on Shannon, 'Bertie Bear' is ready to raise much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society by hosting a fabulous raffle with three Hampers up for grabs. The Hampers are filled with all the usual Boots goodies plus vouchers from The Landmark Hotel, Cryans Hotel as well as a beautiful necklace kindly donated by one of Leitrim's leading designers - Jennifer Wrynne. To enter is just €2 per line or €5 for three lines with the Draw taking place on Christmas Eve. Bertie Bear looks forward to seeing you all this shopping season at Boots Carrick-on-Shannon, Rosebank Retail Park and the staff at Boots would like to thank all local businesses who donated to this worthy cause.

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28 November 2016

Neil Kerrigan RIP
It was with great shock that the people of Carrigallen learned of the untimely death of Neil Kerrigan, Houston, Texas, USA. Neil passed away peacefully at his home on 11 October 2016. He was a joyous child, a loving son and brother, and a generous young man with a caring heart and gregarious nature. His plan was to study Theology. Neil loved worship and country music, cars, watching sports, spending time with family and friends, and lifting others in their time of need. He lit up the room with his engaging smile and animated conservation. He poured his heart into others and lived a life of service from a very young age. He particularly enjoyed volunteering at the Houston Zoo, his school, and his church. Neil battled brain cancer for the past three years with courage, grace, humour and unyielding faith. Neil was a regular visitor to Beaghmore and he enjoyed his time spent here. Sympathy is extended to his parents Manju Monga and Tony Kerrigan; brother Sean; sister Sonia; uncle Matt Kerrigan and family, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Neil was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. On Saturday, 19 November 2016 a Mass of Christian Burial was con-celebrated by Fr Denis Murray PP, and Fr Martin Keohane, Bandon, Co Cork, in St Mary's Church Carrigallen followed by the interment of ashes in the local cemetery. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Good Luck in the Final
Good luck to the Corn Mill Theatre Group in the One Act Drama Finals open section, with their performance of Tom Clarke's One True Love, written by Killian McGuinness and produced by Gus Hanley. Cast Killian McGuinnes, Maura McGuinness, Elizabeth Doonan and Brían Murray. They will be performing on Saturday next, 3 December 2016, in Mill Theatre, Dundrum, Dublin. The results will be on Sunday, 4 December. Wishing the cast and crew every success in the final. Break a leg!

Brian and Maggie
St Mary's Church, Drumlea, Co Leitrim was the setting for the marriage of Brian Gormley, Kilbracken, Carrigallen and Margaret Smith, Drumreilly. Brian is a son of Maureen and Joe Gormley, Kilbracken and Margaret is a daughter of Celia and Dinny Smith. Bridesmaids were Susan Smith, Sinead Reilly, Celine Dolan, Sandra Smith and junior bridesmaid was Kate Gormley (niece of groom). Groomsmen were Padraig Gormley (brother of groom), Martin McGovern, Andrew McManus, Gerard Gormley (brother of groom) and junior groomsman was Darragh Gormley (groom's nephew). Flower girl was Aoife Gormley (groom's niece) and Kaiden Smith. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr Ultan McGoohan and con-celebrated by Fr Denis Murray PP, Fr John Sexton and Fr Sean McDermott. The wedding reception was held in the Woodford Erne Suite, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. Wishing the happy couple a long life of health and happiness!
Book Launch
Local author Kevin McManus, Killahurk, will launch his book titled Damaged in Cathal Farrelly's bar on Friday, 2 December 2016 at 9.00pm. Book will be launched by Seamus O'Rourke. MC on the night is Philip McIntyre and music is provided by Tony Fahy and Mary Reynolds. All are very welcome to attend!

Corn Mill Theatre
Milltown Drama Group present for one night only!! A Night at the Mart, written by Joe McManus, in the Corn Mill Theatre on Saturday, 3 December 2016 Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Tidy Towns
To members of Carrigallen Tidy Town, Jerome and Mena Maguire travelled to Westport on Friday week last where they were presented with a plaque by the Minister for Regional Economic Development Mr. Michael Ring TD, in recognition of the improved marking in the 2016 Tidy Town competition. Readers may be aware that the marking system in recent years is greatly influenced by your efforts to engage in biodiversity and it was in recognition of this that the plaque was awarded. The plaque itself can be viewed in the Post Office.

Santa is coming to Town
Santa will arrive by horse and cart to the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, on Sunday, 11 December 2016 at 2.00pm. Admission is €6.00 per child. To book, text Pauline with name and age of child before closing date, 4 December.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

Scoil Naomh Bríd presents Danger Money
Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ballyconnell are having a fundraising night at 8.00pm on Saturday, 3 December in the heated sports hall at Ballyconnell Community Centre. Well-known local actor Seamus O'Rourke brings his excellent production 'Danger Money' written by local man John McManus on the night. Show begins at 8pm and there will be refreshments and a raffle at half time. Admission is €12 and tickets can be ordered or purchased from the school at 049 95 26673 or on the night at the door. Funds raised on the night will go towards the purchase of equipment for the new Autism Special Class Facility in the school. This facility serves the entire west Cavan and south Leitrim area and is currently under construction with a March 2017 completion date and a final cost of €800,000. Please support this worthy cause.

Mac Diarmada 1916-2016: a Recap and a Reflection
As it nears the end of our year of centenary celebrations, the last talk to be held in Ballinamore Library is 'Mac Diarmada 1916-2016: a Recap and a Reflection' by Cormac Ó Súilleabháin on Friday, 2 December at 8pm. Free event - Fáilte roimh gach duine

Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade
Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade in aid of the Vincey McGee Benefit Fund and Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust on Sunday, 18 December at 4.30pm in Cavan Town, the first ever in the region. All types of vehicles Lorries, Cars, Tractors, Vans etc. welcome. Entry Fee €20 per vehicle. Registration will be from 1.00pm at the Equestrian Centre. Refreshments and entertainment will be provide. Lighting up of Remembrance Tree at 5.30pm at the Courthouse, Cavan (find us on Facebook) 'vinceymegeebenefitfund' where more details provided!

'Christmastime' music & song for Loughlin Óg!
'Christmastime, sleigh bells ringing in the snow, Christmastime, fairly lights and mistletoe'! Come along to St Mary's Church of Ireland Mohill on Sunday, 4 December, at 8.00pm for a wonderful evening of music & song with Country, Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Folk and Christmas Classics performed by the Sweet Spirit Choir, 'Cat's Meow', ' Rodeo Man-Sean Mahon', May Reynolds Malone, Trumpeter Pat Glynn & Norma, Colm O'Reilly-songs such as the Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah', 'Drummer Boy'/Peace on Earth', 'O' Holy Night' , 'Ain't misbehavin', 'If I can dream' and many more great songs. The pupils from the Hunt School will also perform 'Christmastime' with Tish. The song was recorded by Tish and the pupils of the Hunt School and will be on sale at the Christmas show on Sunday, 4 December 2016 at 8.00pm to support the aftercare of baby Loughlin Óg Burns and his parents Amanda & Loughlin.

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21 November 2016

Leitrim Guardian
The Leitrim Guardian 2017 was launched last Friday night, 18 November 2016, in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. Congratulations to local author, Kevin McManus, Killahurk, Carrigallen on winning the Leonard Perpetual Trophy and the M J McManus Literary Award, for his short story The Clouds that Teased like Barking Dogs. Other pieces with local interest are by Maura Williamson, Fr Ultan McGoohan, Killian McGuinness, Scríobh members Lionel Mullally and Kevin Brennan, and the newly published book Scríobh Scribbles got a mention.

Continued Support
Members of Scríobh: Carrigallen Creative Writing Group, wish to thank you all for your continued support of their book, Scríobh Scribbles, which is selling briskly. The book is an ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler. Books are available from the following outlets Carrigallen Library; Carrigallen Post Office; Lynch's newsagent, & Clutterbugs, Arva; Moyne Cross Stores and Corrigans. Available only while stocks last.

Conal Gallen in the Corn Mill Theatre
The Corn Mill Theatre presents Conal Gallen - Only Joking Tour on Saturday, 26 November 2016. A night of music, fun and laughter with Ireland's Comedy King! Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

St Vincent de Paul Appeal
Margaret of New Orleans annual food appeal will take place on Sunday next, 27 November 2016, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, at Margaret's cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen. Perishable food items, vouchers, etc. No toys or clothing. There will be a cooking demonstration along with light refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds go to local St Vincent de Paul. For more information contact Kathy on Kathy.m.lyons@hotmail.com

Many thanks go to the nine visiting drama groups who provided the audiences with a variety of wonderful theatre over the weekend. Thanks goes to the adjudicator, Donal Courtney, to Sean McIntyre organiser of the festival, and to all who helped out in making this festival such a success.

Reaches the Final
Congratulations to the Corn Mill Theatre Group on reaching the One Act Drama Finals, with their performance of Tom Clarke's One True Love, written by Killian McGuinness and produced by Gus Hanley. Cast Killian McGuinnes, Maura McGuinness, Elizabeth Doonan and Brían Murray. They won various awards along the way - best actress won by Maura, best producer won by Gus, adjudicator's award won by Elizabeth and Brían. Wishing the cast and crew every success in the final, which will be held in the Mill Theatre, Dundrum, Dublin, from 2nd-4th December 2016. Break a leg!

Carrigallen Text Alert AGM
Carrigallen Text Alert AGM will be held on Wednesday, 23 November 2016, in the community hall at 8.00pm sharp. Superintendent Kevin English and Garda Jim Fox (home security expert) will both be speaking at the meeting. Everybody welcome!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am-12noon. €2 admission. Open to all parents/ grandparents/child-minders or adults over the age of eighteen in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people, for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Corn Mill Theatre
Milltown Drama Group present for one night only!! A Night at the Mart, written by Joe McManus, in the Corn Mill Theatre on Saturday, 3 December 2016 Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Memories of 1916
The Ballinamore Library 'Item of the Month' for November is an oral history recording of Johnny Mulhern. The interview with Johnny was carried out by Seán Ó Suilleabháin in 1981 at his home in Kiltyclogher. Johnny speaks about knowing Seán Mac Diarmada, his recollections of the War of Independence, the Civil War and much more. This audio recording will be played each Wednesday 16, 23 and 30 at 3.00pm in Ballinamore Library.

Annual Senior Citizen Party
The annual Christmas Senior Citizens party is being held on Sunday, 4 December 2016 in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel at 3.00pm. There will be a draw for a Christmas Hamper and spot prizes on the day. All senior citizens in Carrigallen, Drumeela, Newtowngore, Drumreilly and Aughavas areas are very welcome.

Mac Diarmada 1916-2016: a Recap and a Reflection
As it nears the end of our year of centenary celebrations, the last talk to be held in Ballinamore Library is 'Mac Diarmada 1916-2016: a Recap and a Reflection' by Cormac Ó Súilleabháin on Friday, 2 December at 8pm. Free event - Fáilte roimh gach duine.

Christmas Day Swim
This year's Christmas Day swim will be held in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation in Gulladoo Lake. Please support.

Bereavement and Loss Talk
Final Talk in the November 2016 Series of Talks on Bereavement and Loss in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan - Wednesday 30 November 2016 at 7:30p.m. Guest Speaker: Fr. Brian Grogan, a Jesuit priest from Dublin and author of a new book entitled, "God, You are breaking my heart". €5 subscription would be appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome.

Christmastime
'Children playing in the snow, they swear they've seen old Santa go, Across the sky with all their toys, with Rudolph and his shiny nose'- Just some of the lyrics from Tish Dunleavy's song 'Christmastime' which was recorded with the pupils from the Hunt School, Mohill. This will be on sale at the special benefit night in St Mary's Church of Ireland Mohill, on Sunday, 4 December at 8.00pm. All proceeds will go for aftercare support for local child Loughlin Óg Burns and his parents Amanda & Loughlin. The Sweet Spirit Country/Gospel Group will be joined by 'Cat's Meow', Rodeo Man Sean Mahon, Trumpeter from Cavan Big Band Pat Glynn and Norma, May Reynolds Malone and many more for a night of Country, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Folk & Christmas Classics.

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Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 19 November, from 10.30pm to 12.30am, music by Family Affair and on Sunday, 20 November 2016, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm, music by J&S Sound in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Conal Gallen in the Corn Mill Theatre
The Corn Mill Theatre presents Conal Gallen - Only Joking Tour on Saturday, 26 November 2016. A night of music, fun and laughter with Ireland's Comedy King! Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am-12noon. €2 admission. Open to all parents/ grandparents/child-minders or adults over the age of eighteen in the care of babies/toddlers. Great chance for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Memories of 1916
The Ballinamore Library 'Item of the Month' for November is an oral history recording of Johnny Mulhern. The interview with Johnny was carried out by Seán Ó Suilleabháin in 1981 at his home in Kiltyclogher. Johnny speaks about knowing Seán Mac Diarmada, his recollections of the War of Independence, the Civil War and much more. This audio recording will be played each Wednesday 16th, 23rd and 30th at 3.00pm in Ballinamore Library.

Bereavement and Loss Talks
November series of talks on Bereavement and Loss will be held in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 at 7.30p.m. Guest Speaker will be Colin Bell of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund which aims to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the bodies of loved one who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland. The fund was established after Colin's son, Kevin, died in a suspected hit-and-run accident in New York in June 2013. €5 subscription would be appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome.

Local Notes
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07 November 2016

Successful Book Launch
Well, what can we say? A fantastic launch night was held on Friday, 28 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen where Scríobh Scribbles Volume I was launched and all launch copies were sold on the night.

The members of Scríobh: Carrigallen Creative Writing Group, Helen Corcoran, Aisling Doonan, Margaret Maguire, Lionel Mullally, Kevin Patrick, Ada Vance and Julie Williams, wish to thank most sincerely everyone who came out and supported them. Also to Author Gerry Boland for launching the book and anyone who helped in any way shape or form in bringing their scribbles off the written page onto the printed one.

A limited supply of books are available at the Post Office, Carrigallen, Lynch's in Arva and the Crannóg Bookshop in Cavan, so if you didn't get your copy on the night try there, or order through any of the authors. Once again many thanks to everyone for making the Launch Night a wonderful success. For more information about the book or the writing group please contact Carrigallen Library on 049 4339188, or like us on Facebook under 'Scríobh Scribbles'. Opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Exhibit extended due to popular demand!
Due to popular demand this exhibit has been extended until Saturday, 12 November 2016. It is a mural which consists of a map of Ireland dotted with four hundred and eighty five coins, to commemorate the four hundred and eighty five people who died during the 1916 Rising, made by 6th class pupils of St. Aidan's N.S., Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. Accompanying it is a scrapbook which fully explains the entire project from start to finish. The idea behind the mural was for the school to remember the 1916 centenary. It was decided to set up two collection points in the community to gather coins and each pupil in the school also participated by bringing a coin for the mural. To remember the Irish Diaspora and to recognise the 1916 rebellion on global stage, embassies with an Irish Ambassador were contacted to invite them to participate in the project and coins from twenty-four counties were received.

Under the guidance of local artist, Seánie Cassidy, counting, sorting and selecting of the coins then took place and finally they were placed on a map of Ireland. This wonderful piece of art will remain on display in Carrigallen Library until Saturday, 12 November. Opening hours are Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone no 04943 39188. Please call in and see it for yourself.

Buttons and Bows
Residents of Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, with the guidance of Noel Coffey created a wonderful colourful map of Ireland, consisting of twenty buttons and twenty bows, to commemorate the forty children who died during the 1916 Rising. This unique exhibit will be on displayed in Carrigallen Library, until Saturday, 12 November 2016.

St Joseph's Table Quiz
A Table quiz is aid of St Joseph's Ladies will be held in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel on Friday, 11 November 2016 at 8.30pm sharp. Refreshments will be served on the night. Admission: children €5.00, adults €10.00.

Carrigallen Macra
Carrigallen Macra sends best wishes to our club chairperson Ailish Connolly who is representing Leitrim Macra na Feirme in the W.R Shaw Queen of the Land Festival taking place in Tullamore from 11 to 13 November next. There is a large contingent going down from the club to support Ailish in what looks set to be a fantastic weekend.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Sunday, 13 November 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 5.00pm to 7.30pm, music by Michael Country Beat. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Bake Sale
The club would like to thank all the volunteers for their assistance with the bake sale on Sunday last. Also thanks goes to those who baked items for the sale and to those who came and purchased items. Thank you to those who left donations and to the businesses and organisations who sponsored spot prizes. We would also like to thank Carrigallen Hall Committee for giving us the use of the hall. A total of €801.16 was raised. The list of sponsors of spot prizes were Mitchell's Bar & Restaurant, JP McManus Plumbing Services, Modern Designs, Carrigallen Hall Committee, Kilbrackan Arms, John O'Malley, Clutterbug Charity Shop Arva, Masterson's XL, Peter & Ellen Curran, McCann's Centra, Bernie Harte, Anna Charles, Fiona Lee and Orlaith's Barber shop.

Pilates Classes
Pilates classes in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Wednesdays. Join this dynamic class to improve core strength, flexibility, balance and overall well-being. €10 pay as you go, or €50 for a block of six. Call Jeanette on 087 9771982 to book your spot, spaces are limited and only a few left. Bring a mat and bottle of water.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am-12noon. €2 admission. Open to all parents/ grandparents/child-minders or adults over the age of eighteen in the care of babies/toddlers. Great chance for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at the earlier time of 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 29 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Michael Cleary and Cole Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Bobby Mitchell RIP
The area was saddened at the recent passing of Bobby Mitchell from Drumgunny, Aughavas. Bobby was a much respected and well liked character with Carrigallen being his town where he did all of his business for most of his eighty-seven years. In his early years Bobby was a keen darts player and travelled extensively throughout the region to tournaments and competitions. An elegant performer on the dance floor Bobby was always in great demand for lady's choice but still managed to maintain his bachelor status. For some time prior to his death, he cared for at Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill. Bobby's funeral at Mohill Church of Ireland parish church was well attended with Rev. Linda Frost conducting the ceremony and later his internment at Carrigallen Church of Ireland cemetery where a large group of friends and neighbours were in attendance. Sympathy is extended to his brother Joe, Aughavas; sister Louie,Wales; sister in law Eva, Aughavas; nieces and nephews.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Bereavement and Loss
November Series of Talks on Bereavement and Loss in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan will be held on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 at 7.30pm. Guest Speaker will be Senator Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House, a service which supports people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. €5 subscription would be appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome.

Local Notes
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24 October 2016

Local Writing Group Publish Their First Book
Scríobh: Carrigallen Creative Writing Group whose members hail from Leitrim, Longford, Cavan and beyond are pleased to announce the launch of their first collection of short stories and poems on Friday, 28 October 2016, in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen at 8.30pm sharp. Noted Author Gerry Boland will kindly launch the book on the night priced at €10 each, with light refreshments provided. The authors are Helen Corcoran, Aisling Doonan, Margaret Maguire, Lionel Mullally, Kevin Patrick, Ada Vance and Julie Williams. Do come along and support this self-funded local group as they launch their initial volume of writings full of local stories, characters humour and history. Not to be missed.

Exhibit in Carrigallen Library to Commemorate 1916 Rising
There is a fabulous display in Carrigallen Library of a project by 6th class pupils of St. Aidan's N.S., Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. It is a mural which consists of a map of Ireland dotted with 485 coins, to commemorate the 485 people who died during the 1916 Rising. Accompanying it is a scrapbook which fully explains the entire project from start to finish. The idea behind the mural was for the school to remember the 1916 centenary. It was decided to set up two collection points in the community to gather coins and each pupil in the school also participated by bringing a coin for the mural.

To remember the Irish Diaspora and to recognise the 1916 rebellion on global stage, embassies with an Irish Ambassador were contacted to invite them to participate in the project and coins from twenty-four counties were received. Under the guidance of local artist, Seánie Cassidy, counting, sorting and selecting of the coins then took place and finally they were placed on a map of Ireland. This wonderful piece of art will remain on display in Carrigallen Library until Wednesday, 9 November. Opening hours are Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone no 04943 39188. Please call in and see it for yourself.

Buttons and Bows
Residents of Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, with the guidance of Noel Coffey created a wonderful colourful map of Ireland, consisting of twenty buttons and twenty bows, to commemorate the forty children who died during the 1916 Rising. This unique exhibit will be on displayed in Carrigallen Library, 26 October to 9 November 2016.

Election Debate
Clinton verses Trump election debate will be held in Kilbrackan Arms hotel Carrigallen, on Saturday, 29 October 2016, at 8:00pm. Doors open 7.30pm with special guests Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, Gennifer Flowers and Karena Virginia. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. All proceeds to Carrigallen Angling and Tourism.

Cake Sale
Carrigallen GAA Juvenile Board will be holding a Cake Sale in the hall on Sunday, 30 October 2016, at 12noon. All proceeds raised on the day will go towards underage player development. All welcome to come along for a cup of tea and a chat to support this worthy cause.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Halloween Party
Carrigallen National School Parent's Association are holding their annual children's Halloween party on Monday 31st October, in the hall, from6-8pm. €5 per child with family concessions available. Fancy dress optional!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night, at the earlier time of 8.30pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 29 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Michael Cleary and Cole Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Talks on Bereavement and Loss
November Series of Talks on Bereavement and Loss in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Wednesday, 2 November 2016 - Mass for the Feast of All Souls in Centre Chapel at 7.30pm followed by talk by Dr. Seamus O'Mahony, Consultant Physician, Cork University Hospital and author of 'The Way We Die Now'. €5 subscription would be appreciated.

Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome. Talk on Pope Francis' letter, "Amoris Laetitia - The Joy of Love" will be given by Dr. Tony Hanna, former Director of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry in the Archdiocese of Armagh, in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Thursday, 3 November 2016 at 7.30p.m. This will be the first in a series of events in the Diocese of Kilmore in preparation for the World Meeting of Families which will take place in Dublin in 2018. €5 subscription would be appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome.

Leitrim: Politics and Society 1912-1916
Mohill native Pádraig McGarty will present a talk in Ballinamore Library on Thursday October 27th at 8.30pm entitled 'Leitrim: Politics and Society 1912-1916'. Pádraig is a Lecturer in the Institute of Technology, Tralee and has carried out research on Seán Mac Diarmada and the period of 1912 – 1923, he also has a huge interest in all aspects of life in Leitrim. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

The Gallant 5km/10km Challenge
The Gallant 5km/10km Challenge in aid of St Christopher's Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday, 29 October 2016. This year's event will start and finish at McSeains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Main sponsors are MacManus Pharmacies Cavan, O'Neill's Pub and Shop in Redhills and Garry Smith from Smith's Catering in Ballyconnell. Over the previous twelve years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €342,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Sponsorship cards are available from St Christopher's Hospice 0494332999, Ciaran Weir 0860753309, William Hughes 0863584700 and Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please come along and support this worthy cause!!

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17 October 2016

Rose McHugh RIP
It was with a sense of great shock and disbelief that the people of Carrigallen and Scramogue, Co Roscommon, learned of the untimely death of Rose McHugh (nee McManus) at Sligo University Hospital, on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosie, as she was fondly known as, was the youngest of four children born to the late Jack and Rose McManus, Bredagh, Carrigallen. This respected family all had a great love of football and Rosie was to pass this onto her two sons Daniel and Joseph McGillycuddy, where both of them played for their club Glencar/Glenbeigh, Co Kerry. Some very proud moments for Rosie was seeing her son Joseph win a senior championship medal with Mid-Kerry and representing Kerry at minor - playing in Croke Park - and U-21 level. Having moved to Roscommon she loved attending matches when Carrigallen was playing, cheering on her two nephews, and continued to be a loyal Leitrim supporter.

Rosie and her devoted husband, Jimmy made their home in Scramogue, where she and Jimmy spent many happy years despite her illness, in the later years of their lives together. She was blessed with a very artistic talent and this was very evident in her home and her garden, working alongside Jimmy tirelessly, her unwavering desire always to see everything at its best.

She had many interests in life, travelling being one. On many occasions she travelled along with Jimmy, to visit her son Daniel and grandson Jason, in Boston, USA and Joseph and Catriona in England, last such trip being only weeks before she died, always bringing home something new for their home. Music and dancing was very important to her and going to music concerts gave them great joy. She had a great love of dogs and this was very evident in her care of their two dogs Blossom and Holly.

Rosie made friends wherever she went, was reliable and hard working. In her own quiet and unique way she helped out those in need compassionately and she was a great neighbour with no request ever being denied. She radiated positively gratitude and love right to the final moments and left a profound mark on everyone she met and knew. A very sad passage in Rosie's life was losing her beautiful daughter Rosemary, in an accident, while living in Boston, USA, a cross Rosie carried to her grave.

Following her passing, Rose's waking saw extremely large numbers of people attend to pay their respects before her remains were removed to St. Anne's Church on Saturday morning for funeral Mass. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr John Sexton, and con-celebrated by Fr Jaroslaw Maszkiewicz PP Whitehall Scramogue, Fr Denis Murray PP Carrigallen and Fr Ultan McGoohan CC Teemore, with burial to the adjoining cemetery. Months Mind Mass will be on Wednesday, 2 November at 7.30pm in St Anne's Church, Scramogue. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Local writing Group publish their first Book
Scríobh: Carrigallen Creative Writing Group whose members hail from Leitrim, Longford, Cavan and beyond are pleased to announce the launch of their first collection of short stories and poems on Friday, 28 October 2016, in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen at 8.30pm sharp. Noted Author Gerry Boland will kindly launch the book on the night priced at €10 each, with light refreshments provided. The authors are Helen Corcoran, Aisling Doonan, Margaret Maguire, Lionel Mullally, Kevin Patrick, Ada Vance and Julie Williams. Do come along and support this self-funded local group as they launch their initial volume of writings full of local stories, characters humour and history. Not to be missed.

Halloween Party
Carrigallen National School Parent's Association are holding their annual children's Halloween party on Monday 31st October, in the hall, from6-8pm. €5 per child with family concessions available. Fancy dress optional.

Bake Sale
Carrigallen GAA Juvenile Board will be holding a Bake Sale in the hall on Sunday, 23 October at 12noon. All proceeds raised on the day will go towards underage player development. All welcome to come along for a cup of tea and a chat to support this worthy cause.

Community Care Meeting
A meeting of the Community Care association will take place on Thursday, 20 October 2016, at 8.00pm in the Health Centre.

Tidy Towns Results
This week it is the adjudicator's notes on the Built Environment and Streetscape. The public and commercial premises of the town generally looked well cared for on the day. The fine Church of Ireland looked most attractive and peaceful, with attractive maturing trees to its boundary on a well cut grass bank. The prominent Catholic Church was extremely fresh and its car parking area opposite was admired for its mature trees planting which break up the potential harshness of the car parking surface. The Vocational School also looked extremely fresh, as did the National School on the other side of town. The Corn Mill Theatre looked extremely well and fresh and its associated mill wheel made for a very interesting landscape feature. The Primary Care Centre was admired.

The Garda Station was well presented on its grassy bank and looked very fresh. The buildings on Main Street were generally cared for. Do ensure that any remaining plastic signage is removed and replaced with ones of the more traditional timber variety. There is a large industrial building to the Mohill side of the town which would benefit from a revamp - it is most unusual and attractive but is unfortunately neglected at the moment. In terms of commercial premises, Sharon's Beauty Box was very fresh, as was Just Jules, the Corner Bar, Masterson's and Mitchell's Bar. Centra, the Post Office and the Kilbrackan Arms were also admired. Charlie Farrelly's also looked well. A charming stepped gabled garage was admired on the Killeshandra Road, its roof would benefit from a repaint before next year's competition. Don't forget gable walls when considering presentation as they can be quite prominent and visible.

Wedding Fever
The classic comedy Wedding Fever, written by Sam Cree and directed by Philip McIntyre will be performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler GroupGroup meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 15 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Evening of Prayer
Evening of prayer and formation for ministers of the word in will be held in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan on Thursday, 27 October 2016, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The evening will be led by Collette Furlong, Catechist with the Sligo Cluster of Parishes. €5 per person would be appreciated to defray costs. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004.

Burlington/Atlantic Mills Reunion
Burlington/Atlantic Mills Reunion will take place on Friday, 20 January 2017; venue will depend on numbers attending. Please contact Angela Boland on 0861963567 or Fr Sean Kelly on 0870550584, before 6 November 2016, to book your place.

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10 October 2016

1916 Commemoration
Friday evening last, 7 October 2016, saw a large crowd gather in Carrigallen to honour Tom Clarke and Peter Paul Galligan. In attendance was Ms Helen Litton, grandniece of Tom Clarke's wife Kathleen, local man Micheal Sheridan, the last remaining blood relative of Clarke, Colm Galligan son of Peter Paul Galligan, accompanied by his sisters Maureen Dillon, Sarah Sullivan, niece Susan, nephews James, Paul & Kevin. Sean Mac Diarmada's family was represented by grandnieces Maura Mylonas Grant, Patricia Walsh, great grandniece Rosa Treikas and her son Theo. Following a brief address by Cathaoirleach Cllr Mary Bohan and Helen Litton, local girl, Paula Kiernan, gave an excellent rendering of the song 'Grace'. Renowned actress, Eileen Ward, delivered the Irish Proclamation, with feeling and conviction. Then it was the turn of Cllr Paddy O'Rourke to introduce guest speaker, Dr Martin Mansergh, who gave a lengthy address covering the lives of Clarke and Galligan. Dr Mansergh then unveiled the plaque, while Mac Diarmada's nieces accompanied by Colm Galligan raised the National Flag to the sound of the National Anthem been sung, again by Paula Kiernan.

The crowd then adjourned to view the excellent display of 1916 memorabilia by Aidan Dockery, John McManus and local artist Martin Doyle. Then it was onto the Corn Mill Theatre for a production of 'Tom Clarke's One True Love' a play written by Killian McGuiness about the life and times of Tom Clarke. Blessed with a beautiful autumn evening, the event will stand as a memorable one in the history of Carrigallen.

A Night of Music
The Corn Mill Theatre Group presents Shawn Cuddy & Friends with Kathy Durkin & Richie Kavanagh on Thursday, 13 October. A night of music, fun and laughter with three of Ireland's much loved entertainers. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 04943 39612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am to 400pm.

Tidy Towns Results
There is a significant increase in the marks awarded to Carrigallen in the Tidy Towns Competition 2016, going from 250 marks to 257 marks. The competition is judged under eight different categories, and in six of these there was an increase. Under Community Involvement & Planning the following is the adjudicator's remarks - Carrigallen Development Company Ltd is indeed welcome to the 2016 competition. The town looked well on the day. You would appear to have a good working relationship with the various local statutory bodies including Leitrim County Council, Leitrim Development Company, local schools and the local Foróige Group. You would appear to have embraced technology in terms of your use of social media and Twitter. We are pleased to hear that you have found the twenty years in Tidy Towns Competition to be beneficial in terms of improving your town from year to year. Keep up the good work! More next week.

Carrigallen Library
Congratulations to all the children who participated in the Summer Stars reading programme, by reading six books over the summer, making it a great success. Certificates will be awarded next Monday, 17 October 2016, at 6.30pm, in Carrigallen Library. Local author, Kevin McManus will make the presentations.

Starting on Wednesday, 12 October, from 11.30am to 1.00pm is 'The Lost Art' knitting project - learn how to knit a sock. Do you like to read? Would you like to join a reading group? The reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each in month, at 11.30am. Contact the library on 04943 39188 for more information on any of the above events. Opening hours - Monday 12.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Birthplace Margaret of New Orleans A.G.M.The Annual General Meeting of the Birthplace of Margaret of New Orleans Committee will take place on Monday, 17 October at 9.15pm in Carrigallen Community Hall. All are welcome.

Loy Digging
Local man Tommy Reynolds, Augharan, came to the attention of the national media recently while competing in the Loy Digging completion at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. As always Tommy turned over his patch of ground with absolute precision, catching the eye of both judges and spectators alike. Commenting on the excellent ground conditions Tommy lamented the fact, "We struggle with more 'dauby' soil here in Leitrim". Tommy was featured in the Irish Independent during the week of the Championships and the Sunday edition on the weekend following the event.
Well done Tommy and keep on digging!

Wedding Fever
The classic comedy Wedding Fever, written by Sam Cree and directed by Philip McIntyre will be performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group for five nights only on Wednesday 12, Saturday 15, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Election Fever Hits Carrigallen
An election debate between two of USA's Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, on Saturday 29 October 2016. Watch this space for more information!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 15 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Sean Cox. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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03 October 2016

1916 Commemoration
Carrigallen 1916 Commemoration will take place outside Community Centre at 6.00pm, on Friday, 7 October, to honour Tom Clarke and Peter Paul Galligan. Dr Martin Mansergh, member of the National Centenary Committee, former Government Minister, historian, leading academic and one of the architects of the peace process, will deliver the address. A plaque honouring Tom Clarke, first signatory of the Irish Proclamation, and whose father was a native of Errew, and Peter Paul Galligan, who was born in Church Street, Carrigallen, and went on to lead the Rising in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, will be unveiled. A reading of the Proclamation by Eileen Ward, followed by a musical tribute and raising of the Irish Flag by Maura Mylonas, great grandniece of Leitrim's other patriot, Sean Mac Diarmada, will bring the outdoor part of the proceedings to a conclusion. Moving indoors then to view a very extensive display of 1916 memorabilia in the Tom Clarke room, kindly provided by noted historian and collector, Aidan Dockery, Rooskey. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is followed by a production of 'Tom Clarke's One True Love', the play recently written by Killian McGuinness and directed by Gus Hanley in the Corn Mill Theatre. It dramatizes the life of Tom Clarke, the public and private man, and covers the time span from 1830 when his father James was born to Clarke's execution in 1916. During the course of the performance we meet Clarke, his wife Kathleen, Winifred Carney, James Connolly's secretary, McKenzie-Booth, a British Medical Officer, Patrick Pearse, a British recruit, Thomas Jnr., and a member of Cumman na mBan. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but peppered with comedy. This final performance in the Corn Mill Theatre is on Friday, 7 October 2016. Please note earlier starting time of 8.00pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Booking on 04943 39612, 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm. All are welcome!

Birthplace Margaret of New Orleans A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of the Birthplace of Margaret of New Orleans Committee will take place on Monday, 17 October at 9.15pm in Carrigallen Community Hall. All are welcome.

Thank You!
Carrigallen Day Care would like to express a sincere thank you to everybody who supported their Coffee Morning in aid of North West Hospice. A total of €400 was collected on the day.

Wedding Fever
The classic comedy Wedding Fever, written by Sam Cree and directed by Philip McIntyre will be performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group for five nights only on Wednesday 12, Saturday 15, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Leitrim Youth Theatre Company Carrigallen
All drama sessions are up and running again for this term. All the main groups are booked out for this term except there are a limited number of places available first to third years on Monday evening from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. For further details contact Maura at 0879036436. Congratulations to one of our members, Holly Hewton, who was part of the RTÉ documentary 1916 Challenge Children, has been nominated for an IFTA award, under the children's and young people category. Wishing Holly and everyone involved the very best of luck.
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

A Night of Music
The Corn Mill Theatre Group present Shawn Cuddy & Friends with Kathy Durkin & Richie Kavanagh on Thursday, 13 October. A night of music, fun and laughter with three of Ireland's much loved entertainers. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 04943 39612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am to 400pm.

Evening of Prayer
Evening of prayer and formation for ministers of the word will be held in The Depot, Dromahair, on Thursday, 13 October 2016 from 7.30pm to 930pm. The evening will be led by Sr. Anna Burke, a Sister of Mercy who works in Adult Faith Development in the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. €5 per person would be appreciated to defray costs. Refreshments will be served. Another such evening will be held in Cavan on Thursday, 27 October 2016. For further information, please contact the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 8 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Country Traditions. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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26 September 2016

1916 Commemoration
1916 Commemoration will take place outside Carrigallen Community Centre at 6.00pm, on Friday 7 October, to honour Tom Clarke and Peter Paul Galligan. This event is followed by a production of 'Tom Clarke's One True Love', the play recently written by Killian McGuinness and directed by Gus Hanley. It dramatizes the life of Tom Clarke, the public and private man, and covers the time span from 1830 when his father James was born in Errew to Clarke's execution in 1916. During the course of the performance we meet Clarke, his wife Kathleen, Winifred Carney, James Connolly's secretary, McKenzie-Booth, a British Medical Officer, Patrick Pearse, a British recruit, Thomas Jnr., and a member of Cumman na mBan. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but peppered with comedy. This final performance in the Corn Mill Theatre is on Friday, 7 October 2016. Please note earlier starting time of 8.00pm. Booking on 04943 39612, 086 8765377 or bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Thank You!
Lynda & John Mitchell would like to thank all those who supported and sponsored them with the recent Flora mini marathon. Twenty friends and family took part on behalf of Heart Children Ireland, as part of Team Danny, raising €2,685. This will help HCI to continue to support the Children's heart Centre in Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin for which they are extremely grateful for.

Mick McNaboe RIP
The Carrigallen area was very saddened when the word of the passing of Mick McNaboe filtered out which occurred at the North West Hospice Sligo following an illness which only beset him in spring of this year. Mick as he was known was born in Beaghbeg, Carrigallen and as a young boy moved with his parents and siblings to London. His father was Jimmy and was a member of a well respected family. Having moved here some years ago with partner Denise, Mick was an integral part of the Resident's Association of the Barleyfield where he initially brought his organisational skills to benefit the residents and more recently as an employee of the Estate's Management Programme. He maintained the gardens and flower beds and was largely responsible for the establishment of the allotments, the first in the County at any local authority estate, as well as the recycling and composting initiative along with the play ground. He was a fanatical supporter of his old London Club, Mill Wall and he stayed loyal to them through all their highs and lows. A good conservationists Mick made for excellent company and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Sympathy is extended to his partner Denise; his two daughters, Tracy and Laura England; Uncle Tommy, Clooncorrick Carrigallen; brothers Chris, Danny, Peter, Jimmy & Kevin, sister Teresa, Denise's sons, relatives and friends. Mick's funeral saw a large attendance in St Mary's Church where Fr Dinny Murray and Rev Patrick Bamber, Chaplain to North West Hospice, concelebrated the Mass. May he Rest in Peace.

Corn Mill Theatre Upcoming Plays
Due to popular demand, Big Guerilla Productions are back in the Corn Mill Theatre for one night only with Danger Money on Saturday, 1 October 2016. Written by John McManus and starring Seamus O'Rourke. London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy 'the Mucker' Tucker but somehow he stayed there for over thirty years until one day he abruptly abandoned his friends and his job and returned home to North Leitrim. He now finds himself in the bog wondering: Should snakes receive the Free Travel Pass? Are birds the souls of people that have passed on? What is that clown in number six smoking? Do we know what we don't know? Why is he's bagging turf when he doesn't even have a fireplace…

The classic comedy Wedding Fever, written by Sam Cree and directed by Philip McIntyre will be performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group for five nights only on Wednesday 12, Saturday 15, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October. Doors open at 8.00pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Community Centre
If you wish to contact the Community Centre Committee, please do so in writing to the Secretary, Carrigallen Community Centre. If you wish to book the Centre, contact Kevin on 0872315750.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Carrigallen Fitness Classes
Starting in the Kilbrackan Hotel, Carrigallen on Monday, 3 October at 6.30pm. Fantastic class for burning calories and feeling great. For further information contact 0879390980.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 1 October 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Mountain Fever. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

1916 Centenary Event
Leitrim County Library Service is hosting a Centenary event, in the County Library Ballinamore, on Saturday, 1 October at 10.00am. Speakers will include RTÉ's Joe Duffy, who will speak about "The Children of the Rising", and Myles Dungan, who will present on "The Rebel Courts Martial". This is a free event - Bookings 07196 45582.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Adult Education Classes
Adult Education Classes will commence in Aughavas Community Centre on Thursday 29 September from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Irish language class from 8.00pm to 9.00pm and Irish music class from 9.00pm to 10.00pm. Beginners and improvers welcome. Fully funded by the Education Training Board. Everybody welcome. For further info contact 071 9636012, 071 9621371, 086 7743329.

Positive Ageing Week in Ballinamore Library
Residents of Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, with the guidance of Noel Coffey created a wonderful colourful map of Ireland, consisting of twenty buttons and twenty bows, to commemorate the forty children who died during the 1916 Rising. This unique exhibit will be on displayed throughout the duration of Positive Ageing Week in Ballinamore Library, 26 September – 1 October. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00-5.30; Tuesday & Thursday 10.00-8.00; Saturday 10.00-5.00, daily lunch closing 1.30-2.30pm.

West Cavan GIY
Our Grow Your Own (GIY) Group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm in CAMCAS on Daisyhill, Ballyconnell. Next meeting will be held on 29 September 2016. New members are very welcome. Contact Imelda on 049 9527384 for further information, or just turn up on the evening.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 0868696686.

19 September 2016

Corn Mill Theatre
Due to popular demand, Big Guerilla Productions are back in the Corn Mill Theatre for one night only with Danger Money on Saturday, 1 October 2016. Written by John McManus and starring Seamus O'Rourke. London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy 'the Mucker' Tucker but somehow he stayed there for over thirty years until one day he abruptly abandoned his friends and his job and returned home to North Leitrim. He now finds himself in the bog wondering: Should snakes receive the Free Travel Pass? Are birds the souls of people that have passed on? What is that clown in number six smoking? Do we know what we don't know? Why is he's bagging turf when he doesn't even have a fireplace. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Tom Clarke's One True Love
The Corn Mill Theatre Group presents Tom Clarke's One True Love, written by Killian McGuinness and directed by Gus Hanley, on Friday 7 October at 8.30pm, in the Corn Mill Theatre. Tom Clarke was the first signatory of the 1916 proclamation and the main instigator of the 1916 rising. He was also a family man with a wife and three young children. His father was from Errew in Carrigallen. He was great friends with his fellow signatory and KIltyclogher man Sean MacDiarmada. This play, written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, dramatises the life of Tom Clarke the public and private man. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but at other times abundant with comedy even in the most extreme situations. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Carrigallen Fitness Classes
Starting in the Kilbrackan Hotel, Carrigallen on Monday, 3 October at 6.30pm. Fantastic class for burning calories and feeling great. For further information contact 0879390980.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 24 September 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Eddie Ownes & Pat Brady. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

The Brehon Laws talk in Ballinamore Library
Staff at Ballinamore Library in association with the Digges Beekeepers Association are delighted to present 'The Brehon Laws' by Jim Ryan on Friday, 23 September at 8.00pm in Ballinamore Library. Jim Ryan is an expert beekeeper and lecturer. Free event all, welcome.

Mobile Unit
Irish Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit will visit St Brigid's Community Centre, Loch Gowna, on Tuesday, 27 September and Wednesday, 28 September from 4.00pm to 8.00pm daily.

Kilmore Diocese
Church Music Workshop with Dr. John O Keeffe, Professor of Sacred Music in Maynooth, will be held in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Thursday, 22 September next at 7.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. All are welcome.
Introduction to Theology Course with Fr. Eamonn Bredin - This twelve week course begins on Thursday, 22 September 2016 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan and concludes on Thursday, 8 December 2016. Course Fee: €100. Annual Diocesan Novena to Mary, Untier of Knots, begins in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim in Cavan, on Monday, 26 September and runs for nine nights. Mass and Novena Prayers each evening at 7.30pm. This year's guest speakers include Sr. Consilio, John McAreavey, Alan O'Mara, Br. Philip Mulryne OP (former Man Utd and Northern Ireland international soccer player). Full details next week.

Seasonal Workshop with Noirin ni Riain, the well-known Irish singer, writer, teacher, theologian, and authority on Gregorian Chant in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Saturday, 1 October 2016 from 10.00am to 4.00pm on The Poetics of Death: A Day of Exploration on the Universal Theme of Death and Dying. This day promises - through story, song and prayer - new perspectives of hope and love for each one of us in our encounter with our own passing over and that of our loved ones. And what more appropriate season to embrace this beautiful question than in the season of autumn when nature all around us is also welcoming death and rebirth. Throughout the day, participants will explore the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux (whose feast-day it will be) and learn from the great messages about prayer contained in her autobiography, "The Story of a Soul". Cost: €50 (including refreshments). Advance booking necessary by ringing the Centre on 049 4375004.

RTÉ's Joe Duffy and Myles Dungan for Library Centenary Event
Leitrim County Library Service is hosting a two-part Centenary event, comprising an evening performance of the songs and music of the era, followed by a day-long series of talks and presentations on 1916 and its legacy. The musical event takes place at The Dock on Friday, 30 September at 8.30pm Tickets €10 – Bookings 071-9650828. The day of lectures takes place at the County Library on Saturday, 1 October at 10.00am. This is a free event - Bookings 071-9645582. Speakers will include RTÉ's Joe Duffy, who will speak about "The Children of the Rising", and Myles Dungan, who will present on "The Rebel Courts Martial". This event is presented as part of Leitrim 2016's Centenary Programme.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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12 September 2016

Thank You!
Carrigallen 10K Race/Walk for MDI would like to thank everyone who helped in the running of the recent 10K Run/Walk on 2 July 2016. Thanks particularly to the Carrigallen Business Community, Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad and Food Festival Committee, Carrigallen GAA, volunteers, and participants. Thank you to all the sponsors of spot prizes and also to the Order of Malta who provided support. We also had other events that are included in our grand total. Thanks to the DSP Shannon Lodge for holding a bake sale, Pat Masterson for holding a card game, James Boyle who did a fundraiser and everyone who helped us make it our most successful year to date. We raised an amazing €2541.61. The last €20.00 came in just recently from Australia! The Lyons family attend the MDI annual AGM and are dedicated to making sure all funds are going where they are needed most.

Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning in aid of North West Hospice will be held in Carrigallen Health Centre, on Thursday, 15 September 2016, between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Please support.

Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age
Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age have just returned from a 3-day break in beautiful Roscrea, Tipperary. Based at the Racket Hall Hotel, members and friends enjoyed themselves at the Hotel where evening entertainment in the form of dancing, singing, bingo and a film were provided. And of course they all had a great time when they were out and about visiting places of interest which included: Clonmacnoise, remains of an ancient ecclesiastical site with crosses, temples and graves, founded by St. Ciaran; Birr Castle and gardens, home of the 7th Earl of Rosse, where the Great Telescope is arguably the largest historic scientific instrument still working today; the Rock of Cashel, set against a silhouette of medieval buildings in the Heart of Munster; Swiss Cottage, an ornamental cottage with famous wallpaper from the Dufour factory in Paris; Holycross Abbey, home of the Cistercian monks who lived a simple life and worked the land; Corlea Trackway, Kenagh, an Iron Age bog road discovered in 148 BC, preserved and on display; Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, great views from the top and plenty to do in the Park.

Our driver was full of information and en-route pointed out the Garda Training College; Thomond Park, home of Munster Rugby, Simple Stadium as well as the Coolmore Stud, and lots more! Members even had time to squeeze some shopping in (of course!) at Roscrea and Limerick. Back down to earth on the way home with a stop for some lunch in McDonalds, and thoughts of some 'time out' to recover from this action-packed 3-day break in Tipperary!

U12 Shield Winners
Congratulations to St Joseph's Ladies U12 team who are the Shield winners by beating Sean O'Heslins Ballinamore, in the final last weekend. The team were Leah O'Rourke, Niamh O'Brien, Caoimhe Maguire, Orla McKiernan, Kate Gormley, Aoibhe Kearney, Jessie McManus, Mikala Mitchell, Hanna Canning, Sarah Green, Saren Harte, Niamh McHugh and Aoibhe McCartin. Congratulations to the trainers Michelle Heslin and Gearoidin Maguire and to all their parents.

Corn Mill Theatre
Due to popular demand, Big Guerilla Productions are back in the Corn Mill Theatre for one night only with Danger Money on Saturday, 1 October 2016. Written by John McManus and starring Seamus O'Rourke. London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy 'the Mucker' Tucker but somehow he stayed there for over thirty years until one day he abruptly abandoned his friends and his job and returned home to North Leitrim. He now finds himself in the bog wondering: Should snakes receive the Free Travel Pass? Are birds the souls of people that have passed on? What is that clown in number six smoking? Do we know what we don't know? Why is he's bagging turf when he doesn't even have a fireplace. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Tom Clarke's One True Love
The Corn Mill Theatre Group presents Tom Clarke's One True Love, written by Killian McGuinness and directed by Gus Hanley, on Friday 7 October at 8.30pm, in the Corn Mill Theatre. Tom Clarke was the first signatory of the 1916 proclamation and the main instigator of the 1916 rising. He was also a family man with a wife and three young children. His father was from Errew in Carrigallen. He was great friends with his fellow signatory and KIltyclogher man Sean MacDiarmada. This play, written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, dramatises the life of Tom Clarke the public and private man. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but at other times abundant with comedy even in the most extreme situations. Doors Open at 8.00pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group meets on Fridays, in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen from 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

New Pastoral Council Committee
Voting for this new Committee will commence this week. Ballot papers are available in each church, Carrigallen, Drumreilly and Drumeela and should be returned by Sunday, 18 September 2016. Ballot boxes in each church also.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 17 September 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Kilmore Diocese
Church Music Workshop with Dr John O'Keeffe, Professor of Sacred Music in Maynooth, in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Thursday, 22 September next at 7.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. All are welcome. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) –This free two-day course will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 September from 9.00am to 5.00pm. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan on 086 1717563 or by email to: emer.mulligan@hse.ie

Seasonal Workshop with Noirin ni Riain, the well-known Irish singer, writer, teacher, theologian, and authority on Gregorian Chant in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Saturday, 1 October 2016 from 10.00am to 4.00pm on The Poetics of Death: A Day of Exploration on the Universal Theme of Death and Dying. This day promises - through story, song and prayer - new perspectives of hope and love for each one of us in our encounter with our own passing over and that of our loved ones. And what more appropriate season to embrace this beautiful question than in the season of autumn when nature all around us is also welcoming death and rebirth. Throughout the day, participants will explore the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux (whose feast-day it will be) and learn from the great messages about prayer contained in her autobiography, "The Story of a Soul". Cost: €50 (including refreshments). Advance booking necessary by ringing the Centre on 049 4375004.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service on every Tuesday, in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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05 September 2016 €30,000 Grant
Local County Councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, has informed us that the car park adjacent to the Community Hall is to benefit from €30,000 grant aid under the Urban Renewal Scheme. More details to follow.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Group returns on Friday, 16 September in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Carrigallen Library
Opening hours Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm and 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am-2.45pm and 3.00pm-5.00pm & Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm. Telephone: 049 4339188. Drop in today to avail of our great services, including - Free membership, Free Internet access and computer facilities, and great selection of books to satisfy all age groups and interests. Your Library service is free. To all the children who participated in the Summer Stars reading event, please return your completed reading card booklet immediately to the library.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9:00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 10 September 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service returns on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives.

Advice and support for individuals & families; Personal Development; Parent and Toddler Groups; People Parenting Alone; Youth Group; Youth Café; Children Arts and Crafts; Children's Drama; Carer Support Group; Rainbows Programme; Active Age; Professional Arts Therapy Service; Professional Play Therapy Service; Professional Counselling Service; Outreach Service; Practical Assistance to Community Groups; Rooms to Hire; Administrative Service - photocopying, faxing, binding, and laminating; Phone Directory; and Information Centre. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Kilmore Diocese
David Bracken, Limerick Diocesan Archivist, will give a reflective talk on "The Faith Profiles of the 1916 Leaders" in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Thursday, 8 September next at 8.00pm. Subscription: €5. Refreshments served afterwards. All welcome. Dr. John O'Keeffe, Professor of Sacred Music in Maynooth will give a workshop for clergy, choir directors and choir members, in

the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Thursday, 22 September next at 7.30pm. He has composed a setting of the new text of the Mass as a commission from the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois in which the emphasis is on congregational participation. He will also introduce new music by the composer, Ronan McDonagh. The event is free and copies of the St. Mel's Mass and other music will be on sale, or can be ordered on the night. Refreshments served afterwards. All are welcome.

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) – Places are available for this training course which is aimed at professionals and individuals who are working in an area where they are likely to come into contact with someone who is at risk of suicide. This free two-day course will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 September from 9.00am to 5.00pm. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan on 086 1717563 or by email to emer.mulligan@hse.ie

National Culture Night
The life of the great Irish composer and raconteur will be told in music, song, sketch & rhyme by the 'Co Leitrim Percy French Society' under the direction of Tish Dunleavy in St Georges Heritage & Visitor Centre, Main St, Carrick on Shannon at 8.30pm on Friday, 16 September 2016. Come along and enjoy a great night of fun and craic while supporting your heritage. Tickets from St Georges Heritage Centre or contact 071 9621757

VTOS Programme
The Longford VTOS programme is now recruiting. It offers full time business and computer training free of charge. To qualify you must be over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment. If you are interested contact Maeve Madden, VTOS Co-ordinator at 087 2050589.

Local Notes
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28 August 2016 Carrigallen Outreach Service
Carrigallen Outreach service returns on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 in the Health Centre, Carrigallen from 10.00am-12.30pm. The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives.

Advice and support for individuals & families; Personal Development; Parent and Toddler Groups; People Parenting Alone; Youth Group; Youth Café; Children Arts and Crafts; Children's Drama; Carer Support Group; Rainbows Programme; Active Age; Professional Arts Therapy Service; Professional Play Therapy Service; Professional Counselling Service; Outreach Service; Practical Assistance to Community Groups; Rooms to Hire; Administrative Service - photocopying, faxing, binding, and laminating; Phone Directory; and Information Centre. If interested in any of the above services or activities please contact Laura McHugh Community Development and Family Support Worker on 086 6035977.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group returns on Friday, 16 September in Day Care Centre, Carrigallen 10.30am-12 noon. Open to all parents, grandparents, child-minders in the care of babies/toddlers.€2 per week. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information. It is a great opportunity for parents to interact, enjoy tea/coffee while the babies play!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 3 September 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by J & S Sound. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Recent Weddings
Congratulations to Gerry Grimes, son of Betty and James Grimes, Cornaughy, Carrigallen and Sarah Tinney, Wales who celebrated their wedding ceremony in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen recently. Bridesmaids were Pauline Harte and Aideen Maxwell. Bestman James Jnr Reynolds and groomsman was Brian Harte. Celebrant was Fr Denis Murray, PP. Wedding reception was held in Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen. Wishing Gerry and Sarah health and a lifetime of happiness together.

St Joseph's Church, Drumkilly, was the setting for the marriage ceremony of Raymond Donohoe, Bredagh, Carrigallen, and Jennifer Lynch on Friday, 12 August 2016. Bestman was Mickey Reilly and groomsmen were Declan Donohoe, Fintan Donohoe (brothers of the groom) and Noel Smith. Bridesmaids were Louise McInerney, Gillian Clarke, Alexandra Gilmer and Kate Smith. Celebrant was Fr Paddy Brady. Following the wedding ceremony the bridal party along with their families and friends travelled to Crover House, Mountnugent, Co Cavan for the wedding reception. Raymond and Jennifer came back home from Australia to get married. Congratulations and wishing them well as they begin their married life 'down under'.

Table Quiz
Table quiz will be held in Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, on Friday, 9 September 2016, at 9.00pm, as a fundraiser for Gowna GFC Strictly Come Dancing where David Mimna will be taking part. Table of four €40, childrens tables €20.

Local Notes
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22 August 2016
From Carrigallen to Cape Town
Young Leitrim man bids to raise money for Mellon Educate. Fergus O'Rourke aims to raise money to be part of a group of volunteers travelling to Cape Town, South Africa from 7 to 14 November 2016, to construct and refurbish schools and classrooms in some of South Africa's poorest townships.

Fergus is a member of Carrigallen Macra na Feirme and a recent graduate of Agricultural Science in UCD. In a bid to raise this money Carrigallen Macra present "Farmer Wants a Wife, Mucky Mock Wedding". This wedding of a lifetime takes place in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim on Saturday, 27 August at 7:30pm. The ceremony will be followed by a lavish wedding buffet and night of dancing to local band "Family Affair". Tickets are available for a cost of only €20 and can be purchased by contacting Fergus on 087 6725751 or Ailish Connolly on 087 7561162. Also on the night will be the draw of a Monster Agricultural Raffle with plenty of fantastic prizes to be won including two tonne of meal and two tonne of C.A.N. Tickets for this raffle cost €5 each and are available by contacting Fergus on 087 6725751.

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Danger Money
Back by popular demand Danger Money, performed by Seamus O'Rourke, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday 25, Friday 26, & Saturday 27 August 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Summer Opening
Margaret of New Orleans Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen will be open to the public next Sunday, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are very welcome and a warm welcome to visitors from abroad who are in the area. For further information contact info@margaretsbirthplace.com

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 27 August 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

1994 Leitrim GAA Match Programmes in Ballinamore Library
In Ballinamore Library, there is an extensive collection of match programmes and other Leitrim GAA Memorabilia, which form part of the Joe McInerney Collection. The chosen 'Item of the Month' throughout August is a number of Match Programmes for the series of games in which Leitrim played in 1994. The football used in the Connacht Final is also on display, so everyone is invited to visit the Library to see these items. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00-5:30; Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-8:00; Saturday 10:00-5:00, daily lunch closing 1:30-2:30pm.

Pastoral Centre
SAFETALK Training in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 7 September 2016 from 9.30am to 1.00pm.This is a free half day training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan on 086 1717563 or by email to emer.mulligan@hse.ie

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)- Places are available for this training course which is aimed at professionals and individuals who are working in an area where they are likely to come into contact with someone who is at risk of suicide. This free two-day course will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 September from 9.00am to 5.00pm. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan on 086 1717563 or by email to emer.mulligan@hse.ie

GIY West Cavan
A GIY group has started in Ballyconnell to learn and share knowledge about growing your own food. We meet on the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm in CAMCAS on Daisyhill. New members welcome. To find out more about the GIY movement, visit www.giyinternational.org

Local Notes
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15 August 2016 From Carrigallen to Cape Town
Young Leitrim man bids to raise money for Mellon Educate. Fergus O'Rourke aims to raise money to be part of a group of volunteers travelling to Cape Town, South Africa from 7 to 14 November 2016, to construct and refurbish schools and classrooms in some of South Africa's poorest townships.

Fergus is a member of Carrigallen Macra na Feirme and a recent graduate of Agricultural Science in UCD. In a bid to raise this money Carrigallen Macra present "Farmer Wants a Wife, Mucky Mock Wedding". This wedding of a lifetime takes place in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim on Saturday, 27 August at 7.30pm. The ceremony will be followed by a lavish wedding buffet and night of dancing to local band "Family Affair". Tickets are available for a cost of only €20 and can be purchased by contacting Fergus on 087 6725751 or Ailish Connolly on 087 7561162. Also on the night will be the draw of a Monster Agricultural Raffle with plenty of fantastic prizes to be won including two tonne of meal and two tonne of C.A.N. Tickets for this raffle cost €5 each and are available by contacting Fergus on 0876725751.

Heritage Week
Heritage Week runs from 20 to 28 August and on Wednesday, 24 August 2016, from 11.30am to 12.30pm a Craft demonstration will take place in Carrigallen Library. Make a knitted lace coaster using a one hundred year old pattern. Everyone will produce a knitted coaster 3inX3in. Basic knowledge of knitting is required. All materials will be supplied. Contact Library at 049 4339188 for more information. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Library opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30 pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Summer Opening
Margaret of New Orleans Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen will be open to the public every Sunday, during the month of August, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are very welcome and a warm welcome to visitors from abroad who are in the area. For further information contact info@margaretsbirthplace.com

Summer Stars
There is still plenty of time to take part in Summer Star free reading programme in Carrigallen Library. Join in the fun of reading lots of exciting books. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. Have six books read and returned to the library before 3 September 2016. Happy reading!

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 20 August 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Michael Cleary & Caul Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Danger Money
Back by popular demand Danger Money, performed by Seamus O'Rourke, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday 25, Friday 26, & Saturday 27 August 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Liam McNiffe Talk in Ballinamore Library
Historian and author, Dr. Liam Mc Niffe will present Reading the Rising, One Rebellion, Many Views in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday, 23 August 23 at 8.00pm. It is hoped that questions and discussion will follow the presentation. This talk forms part of the Leitrim Libraries National Heritage Week schedule of events. It is free and everyone is welcome.

Forthcoming Events
As part of National Heritage Week, Mgsr. Liam Kelly will give a talk on 'The Augustinian Priory of Drumlane, c.1140-1600", in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Tuesday, 23 August 2016 at 8.00pm. All welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be served afterwards. Kilmore Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Thursday, 25 August 2016 from 9.45am to 4.00pm. Fr. Robert McCabe, CC Navan and former Defence Forces' Chaplain, will facilitate the day. Please contact Carina McGinnell, Diocesan Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, on 049 4375004 for further information.

Loop the Lakes
Loop the Lakes 7k run/walk will be held on Saturday, 3 September 2016 at 12.00pm in Killeshandra, Co Cavan. €10 per adult. All proceeds to Pieta House and SOSAD. Enquiries phone Ciaran on 087 2235175.

Local Notes
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08 August 2016 Summer Opening
Margaret of New Orleans Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen will be open to the public every Sunday, during the month of August, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are very welcome and a warm welcome to visitors from abroad who are in the area. The committee would be delighted if any musicians and singers would like to come along and share their talent in a social setting on a Sunday afternoon. For further information contact info@margaretsbirthplace.com

Summer Stars
What better way to spend the summer months reading and taking part in the Summer Star free reading programme in Carrigallen Library? Join in the fun of reading lots of exciting books. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. Have six books read and returned to the library before 3 September 2016. Happy reading!

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 13 August 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Sean Cox. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Bingo
Bingo next Sunday night at 9.00pm, in Carrigallen Community Hall.

Heritage Week
Heritage Week runs from 20 to 28 August and on Wednesday, 24 August 2016, from 11.30am to 12.30pm a Craft demonstration will take place in Carrigallen Library. Make a knitted lace coaster using a one hundred year old pattern. Everyone will produce a knitted coaster 3inX3in. Basic knowledge of knitting is required. All materials will be supplied. Contact Library at 049 4339188 for more information and to book your place. Library opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30 pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Danger Money
Back by popular demand Danger Money, performed by Seamus O'Rourke, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday 25, Friday 26, & Saturday 27 August 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Local Notes
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01 August 2016
Corn Mill Theatre Group 1916 Production
The premier of Tom Clarke's One True Love in the Corn Mill Theatre, by local playwright Killian McGuinness, on Friday 23 July 2016, saw a packed house, including the Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Cllr. Mary Bohan, along with many of the elected members, including members of the County Centenary Committee who supported the production.

Local Cllr. Paddy O'Rourke who chairs the County Centenary Committee introducing the play said how confident he and the committee members were in supporting the project knowing that Killian and the Corn Mill Theatre Group would produce a work fitting and suitable to commemorate one of Ireland's greatest heroes, who had such strong local connections, and given Clarke's connection with the drama society in Dungannon while growing up there, and Carrigallen's long history of drama productions it was only natural part of our commemorations would involve the stage.

Cllr. O'Rourke said initially the committees work seemed difficult given the intense competition there was for financial support from so many groups up and down the county, but he was happy to say that all events and projects which were supported had surpassed all expectations compensating for small budgets with their enthusiasm and commitment. He commended them all. O'Rourke added he was pleased to say work has commenced on the Tom Clarke Memorial adjacent to the Tom Clarke rooms in the Community Hall, which should be completed in early Autumn.

Corn Mill Perform in Galway
Tom Clarke's One True Love, written by Killian McGuinness, directed by Gus Hanley and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, will be performed next Sunday, 7 August 2016, in Headford, Co Galway. Break a leg!

Summer Opening
Margaret of New Orleans Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen will be open to the public every Sunday, during the month of August, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are very welcome and a warm welcome to visitors from abroad who are in the area. The committee would be delighted if any musicians and singers would like to come along and share their talent in a social setting on a Sunday afternoon. For further information contact info@margaretsbirthplace.com

Summer Stars
Children do you love to read, then what better way to spend the summer months reading and taking part in the Summer Star free reading programme in Carrigallen Library? Join in the fun of reading lots of exciting books. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. Have six books read and returned to the library before 3 September 2016. Happy reading!

Social Dancing
No social dancing on Saturday next, 6 August 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms. Dancing lessons continue every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Danger Money
Back by popular demand Danger Money, performed by Seamus O'Rourke, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday 25, Friday 26, & Saturday 27 August 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 0868765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

No Service for the Month of August
There will no Carrigallen Outreach Service from Mohill Family Support Centre for the month of August. This service will resume in September, for more information call Laura on 086 6035977. There will no Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group for the month of August. This group will resume in September. For more information call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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25 July 2016

Tom Clarke at the Corn Mill
Tom Clarke was the first signatory of the 1916 proclamation and one of the main instigators of the 1916 rising. He was also a family man with a wife and three young children. His father was from Errew in Carrigallen. He was great friends with his fellow signatory and Kiltyclogher man Sean Mac Diarmada. The play "Tom Clarke's One True Love', written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, dramatizes the life of Tom Clarke the public and private man. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but peppered with comedy. Performances take place in the Corn Mill Theatre in July, on Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 July. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Summer Opening
Margaret of New Orleans Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen will be open to the public every Sunday, during the months of July and August, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are very welcome and a warm welcome to visitors from abroad who are in the area. The committee would be delighted if any musicians and singers would like to come along and share their talent in a social setting on a Sunday afternoon. For further information contact info@margaretsbirthplace.com

Summer Stars
What better way to spend the summer months reading and taking part in the Summer Star free reading programme in Carrigallen Library? Join in the fun of reading lots of exciting books. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. Have six books read and returned to the library before 3 September 2016. Happy reading!

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 30 July 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Centenary Lecture on Peter Paul Galligan at Ballinamore Library
Leitrim County Library's Centenary Lecture Series continues this month with a presentation on Carrigallen-born Peter Paul Galligan – reputedly "one of the most dangerous men in the Rebel Movement". The lecture will be delivered by Kevin Galligan, grandson of Peter Paul Galligan, at the County Library in Ballinamore on Thursday, 28 July at 8.00pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Booking is advisable 071-9645566.

Croagh Patrick
Bus to Croagh Patrick on Sunday next, 31 July 2016, will leave McCaffrey's, Aughavas, at 2.00am; Cloone 2.15am; and Mohill at 2.25am. To book a seat on the bus, contact Gerry Gallogly at 0876860261.

Local Notes
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18 July 2016

Summer Stars
What better way to spend the summer months reading and taking part in the Summer Star free reading programme in Carrigallen Library? Join in the fun of reading lots of exciting books. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. Have six books read and returned to the library before 3 September 2016. Happy reading!

Congratulations
Congratulations to Aisling Doonan, Druminchin Glebe, Carrigallen on winning the Guild of Irish Lacemakers Award for her wrap/long scarf titled Lusna at the RDS National Crafts Competition recently.

Tom Clarke at the Corn Mill
Tom Clarke was the first signatory of the 1916 proclamation and one of the main instigators of the 1916 rising. He was also a family man with a wife and three young children. His father was from Errew in Carrigallen. He was great friends with his fellow signatory and Kiltyclogher man Sean Mac Diarmada.

The play "Tom Clarke's One True Love', written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, dramatizes the life of Tom Clarke the public and private man. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but peppered with comedy. Performances take place in the Corn Mill Theatre in July, on Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 July. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Margaret of New Orleans Cottage
The cottage will be open every Sunday during the months of July and August, in Tully South, Carrigallen from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

Wedding
Congratulations to Kiernan Kelleher son of Michael and Christina Kelleher, Drumhaldry and Amanda Fay, Drung who were married in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung recently. Chief celebrant was Fr Frank Kelleher P.P. Castlerahan, uncle of the groom, assisted by Fr Liam Kelly P.P. Drung and Fr Denis Murray P.P. Carrigallen. Best man was Micheal Kelleher brother of the groom and groomsmen were Declan Cassidy and Sean Godley. Maid of Honour was Aisling Low sister of the bride and the bridesmaids were Claire Corr and Mary Murphy. Flower girls were Ella Fay and Katie Fay nieces of the bride. Page boys were Aaron Quinn, Luke Quinn and Charlie Kelleher nephews of the groom. The reception was held in the Kilmore Hotel Cavan. Best wishes to the happy couple who are touring America on their honeymoon.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 23 July 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Country Beat. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Centenary Lecture on Peter Paul Galligan at Ballinamore Library
Leitrim County Library's Centenary Lecture Series continues this month with a presentation on Carrigallen-born Peter Paul Galligan – reputedly 'one of the most dangerous men in the Rebel Movement'. The lecture will be delivered by Kevin Galligan, grandson of Peter Paul Galligan, at the County Library in Ballinamore on Thursday, 28 July at 8.00 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Booking is advisable 071 9645566.

Mindfulness Retreat Workshop
One Day Mindfulness Retreat Workshop with the experienced facilitator, Helen McCrarren, in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on Sunday, 24 July 2016. The workshop will outline how to relish and rejoice in the wonder of the present moment. Cost: €60. For further information or to register, please phone 087 4129385 or email: helen@mindbodyenergymatters.ie

Local Notes
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11 July 2016

Knit a Square. Make a Toy
Calling all 8 year olds and upwards who have a knowledge of knitting to book a place for Knit a Square, Make a Toy knitting event on Saturday, 16, 23 & 30 July, in Carrigallen Library, from 11.30am to 12.30pm. All materials will be supplied. Contact the library at 049 439188 for more information and to book as places are limited. Library opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Tom Clarke at The Corn Mill Theatre
Tom Clarke was the first signatory of the 1916 proclamation and one of the main instigators of the 1916 rising. He was also a family man with a wife and three young children. His father was from Errew in Carrigallen. He was great friends with his fellow signatory and Kiltyclogher man Sean MacDiarmada. The play "Tom Clarke's One True Love', written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group, dramatizes the life of Tom Clarke the public and private man. It is betimes heartbreakingly sad but peppered with comedy. Performances take place in the Corn Mill Theatre in July, on Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 July. Doors open at 8.00pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Swimming Lessons
Water Safety swimming lessons and lifesaving skills classes commenced at Gulladoo Lake on Monday, 11 July. Enrolment next Monday, 18 July at 9.30am at the lake for the last week.

Women's Group
Women's Group outing to Galway on Saturday, 23 July - city sightseeing tour, boat cruise on River Corrib, shopping in afternoon and dinner en route home. Cost €60 per person. Deposit of €20 to Ann or Eilish on or before Friday, 15 July please. Everyone welcome.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 16 July 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am, music by Mary O'Connor. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information.

Monster Bingo
Monstet Bingo will be held in Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill in aid of Mohill Family Support Centre on Sunday, 17 July at 3.00pm. Raffle prizes on the day as well as jackpot of €500. Come join us on the day and be lucky!!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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04 July 2016

Tea and Coffee Afternoon
Tea and Coffee Afternoon will be held at Bridie McManus' house, Beaghmore on Sunday, 10 July from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All proceeds in aid of Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital. All welcome.

Swimming Lessons
Water Safety swimming lessons and lifesaving skills classes at Gulladoo Lake from Monday, 11 July until Friday, 22 July. Enrolment both Mondays at 9:30am at the lake.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 9 July 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10:00pm to 12:30am. Music by Country Traditions. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7:30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information.

Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age
Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age have been out and about again recently! Firstly, Members and friends went to an Exhibition in Ballinamore Library about events during 1916, in particular a documentary film on the life of Sean Mac Diarmada. The Exhibition had many of his belongings for us to look at, as well as Role Books of local schools to look up our friends and families!

Sean Mac Diarmada (27 January 1883-12 May 1916), also known as Sean MacDermott, was an Irish political activist and revolutionary leader. He was one of the seven leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916, and a member of the Military Committee of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and was a signatory of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. He was executed for his part in the Rising at the age of thirty-three.

Raised in rural County Leitrim, he was a member of many associations which promoted the cause of the Irish language, Gaelic revival and Irish nationalism in general, including the Gaelic League. Within the Irish Republican Brotherhood, he was a close colleague and friend of veteran republican Tom Clarke.

Later on in the month we visited Dublin, firstly to the Little Museum, based in Stephens Green, a town house with some of the rooms given over to exhibitions depicting various stages of life in Ireland, including history regarding the Rising. Many original items have been donated to the Museum over the years, giving an authenticity to the displays and information. That evening saw us in the John Field Room at the National Concert Hall for a performance by the Co Leitrim Percy French Society (based in Mohill). The auditorium was packed for this stage interpretation, which will also be part of the Mardi Grá celebrations in Carrigallen.

Planning is taking place for our short break later on in the summer – and we are looking forward to our first session of our Healthy Body, Healthy Mind project with Veronica Conaty. Like to join us? Then please contact our Secretary on 0494339946.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Taispeàntas Samhraidh 2016
The annual art exhibition will take place in Teach Dùchais, Drumeela on Friday, 8 July at 8.00pm. The exhibition will be opened by Cormac Ó Sùilleàbhain, a native of Ballinamore and author of 'Leitrim's Republican Story'. There will be a music recital on the night featuring piano, harp, flute and singing. Refreshments served. Works of Art in any medium are welcome for display and will be taken into Teach Dùchais on Thursday, July 7th between 6–9pm. Outdoor painting workshops on Saturday, 9 July with assembly at Teach Dùchais from 10.30am. Workshop will be held indoors if weather is wet. Bring a packed lunch and painting materials. Everybody welcome. Fàilte roimh chàch. Enquiries and information call 071 9636012 or Ailish 087 7561162. Supported by Foras Èireann.

Pilgrimage
There are a limited number of places still available on the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from 12-17 September 2016 to mark the Year of Mercy. Fare: €799 per person sharing. If interested, please contact the Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004 as soon as possible, please.

Local Notes
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06 June 2016

Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival
Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá International Jazz, Trad & Food is upon us. Following many months of dedicated commitment and hard work by the committee they are delighted to present the highlights of the Festival programme. It is a four day festival commencing on Friday 1 July until Monday 4 July 2016. It will kick off at 7.30pm with the Hill Street Silver Marching Band leading the Mardi Grá parade, followed by the official opening by special guest from New Orleans and the newly crowned Leitrim Rose, at the New Orleans Quarter in the hall car park. Puppet Show at 9.00pm in the hall. The evening closes with The Ultimate Big Band Show from 9.00pm-11.00pm.

Saturday is a day of sporting activities with the MDI Race/Walk, kayaking on the Town Lake, and yoga in Bredagh Old School at 11.00am. Creative arts workshops include craft for 8–12 year olds in the library from 11.00am-12noon, music in Vocational School from 11.00-12.30, song writing in Vocational School from 11.00am-1.00pm, drama for 8-13 year olds from 12noon to 1.30pm in the Corn Mill Theatre, and dance & movement from 2.00-3.30pm in the Community hall.

Music on Saturday evening by Dixieland Jazz Band, from 7-9pm, in the New Orleans Quarter. An evening with Percy French in Bredagh Old School at 8.30pm. Saturday's events close with the Basskillers from 9.00-11.00pm.

Following Cemetery Sunday in St Mary's, enjoy an Ice Cream in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland at the National School. Then head for Tully South for the Heritage Day at Margaret's Cottage from 2.00-5.00pm. Music in the New Orleans Quarter by Blue Tack & the Green Horns from 7.00-9.00pm

The culinary highlight of the Festival will be Rachel Allen's Cookery demonstration on Monday evening, in the Corn Mill Theatre at 7.00pm. Admission €15 and booking at 04943 39612 or 08687 65377 between 10.00am-4.00pm. Complimenting Rachel will be local artisan food producers in the hall from 6.00pm.

There will be music in local pubs throughout the weekend. Themed BBQs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, €10 per person, €5 per child. 1916 Transition Year Vocational School Art display runs in the Corn Mill Theatre from 7.00-9.30pm each evening. For further details visit www.margaretmardigra.com and download the festival programme or visit us on Facebook. The inaugural festival aims to bring the community together through arts, music and food to celebrate and promote the story of Margaret and Carrigallen.

Carrigallen Library
Craft workshop by Just Jules on Saturday, 2 July from 11.00-12noon, for 8-12 year olds. On Monday, 4 July storytelling by Séamas Mac Annaidh for 6-10year olds, from 2.00-3.00pm. Contact the library at 049 4339188 to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00 to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Dublin to Carrigallen!
After their sell out show in the National Concert Hall Dublin, where better could the Percy French group appear than in Bredagh Old School Carrigallen where the song 'Phil the Fluthers Ball' was premiered? The group will perform in Bredagh Old School Carrigallen on Saturday 2 July at 8.30pm sharp as part of the Margaret from New Orleans Festival. Percy French & Paddy Reilly will attend! Come along for a night of music, song and drama which promises to be great fun. You won't be disappointed!

MDI 10k Race/Walk
It's that time of year again and Katherine and Vinny Lyons are holding the annual Carrigallen 10k Road Race and Walk in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland on 02 July 2016 in Carrigallen. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact them as soon as possible to confirm if you are able assist. Currently they are seeking sponsorship or help with the following: Marshalls and helpers; spot prizes for the race winners; water stations set up with volunteers to help provide plastic disposable water cups to the runners on the road; refreshments for the volunteers and runners after the event (sandwiches, tea, coffee, cakes, fruit, paper plates etc.) Please note if you want to find out more about the event please go to their Facebook page or the following link find out more about this worthy charity at www.mdi.ie .Respite is a means of giving carers a physical break from what is continuous and demanding work. Without this type of support, enormous strain both physical and emotional is experienced by carers. Weekend breaks, respite in the home, and youth and adult summer camps are offered to members and their families. Regular and secure funding for this respite service is essential, to enable members and families to have a good quality of living.
Race starts at Carrigallen GAA Park, at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10.

Margaret's Great Bake Off Competition
Calling all brown and soda cake makers to enter a special competition in honour of Margaret of New Orleans also known as The Breadwoman of New Orleans. This event will take place at Margaret's cottage Tully South, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim at the Heritage Day event, Sunday 3 July, as part of The Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad & Food Festival. Enteries will be accepted from 1.00pm until 2.00pm on the day and please include name and a phone number. A prize will be awarded for each section with a perpetual trophy awarded by an experienced judge to the overall winner. Results will be announced at the end of this eventful family day. Further enquiries phone Bernie on 0863045126.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 2 July 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Cemetery Sunday
Cemetery Sunday will be held on Sunday, 3 July after 11.00am Mass in St Mary's Church.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Annual Art Exhibition
Annual art exhibition will be held in Teach Dúchais Drumeela on Friday, 8 July 2016 at 8.30pm. Exhibition will be opened by Cormac O' Súilleabháin, author and native of Ballinamore. Cormac will speak on the Leitrim connection to 1916, and in particular on the lives of Seán MacDiarmada and Tom Clarke. There will be entertainment and refreshments will be served. Works of art in any medium are welcome for display and will be taken into Teach Dúchais on Thursday 7 July between 6.00-9.00pm. A special welcome to the Transition Year Art Students, Carrigallen Vocational School, who will exhibit their work at this event. An outdoor sketching and painting workshop will take place on 9 Saturday - assembly at Teach Dúchais at 10.30am.. Everybody welcome. Supported by Forás ÉIreann. Enquiries to Ailish 087-7561162.

Local Notes
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06 June 2016

MDI 10k Race/Walk
It's that time of year again and Katherine and Vinny Lyons are holding the annual Carrigallen 10k Road Race and Walk in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland on 02 July 2016 in Carrigallen. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact them as soon as possible to confirm if you are able assist. Currently they are seeking sponsorship or help with the following: Marshalls and helpers; spot prizes for the race winners; water stations set up with volunteers to help provide plastic disposable water cups to the runners on the road; refreshments for the volunteers and runners after the event (sandwiches, tea, coffee, cakes, fruit, paper plates etc.) Please note if you want to find out more about the event please go to their Facebook page or the following http://www.facebook.com/Carrigallen10kRaceRunForMdi or find out more about this worthy charity at www.mdi.ie .Respite is a means of giving carers a physical break from what is continuous and demanding work. Without this type of support, enormous strain both physical and emotional is experienced by carers. Weekend breaks, respite in the home, and youth and adult summer camps are offered to members and their families. Regular and secure funding for this respite service is essential, to enable members and families to have a good quality of living. Race starts at Carrigallen GAA Park, at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10.

Carrigallen Library
Leitrim County Library Service presents a lecture by Sinéad McCoole on 1916 Rising and the Leitrim links in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Saturday, 25 June 2016, at 7.30pm. Admission is free. Booking essential by contacting Carrigallen library on 04943 39188. Sinéad McCoole is the author of two highly acclaimed Irish history titles, Hazel: A Life of Lady Laverty and No Ordinary Women: Irish Female Activists, 1900-1923. Her latest publication is Easter Widows. She is an exhibition researcher and curator for the Irish Government Heritage Service, and has curated exhibitions on Irish history and Irish art in Ireland and America. She is currently Director of the Jackie Clarke Collection and she lives in Mayo. Library opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone no 04943 39188. Alternatively contact Library Headquarters Ballinamore at 07196 45582.

Danger Money
Seamus O'Rourke will perform Danger Money, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 23, 24 and 25 June. London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy 'the Mucker' Tucker but somehow he stayed there for over thirty years until one day he abruptly abandoned his friends and his job and returned home to North Leitrim. He now finds himself in the bog wondering: Should snakes receive the Free Travel Pass? Are birds the souls of people that have passed on? What is that clown in number six smoking? Do we know what we don't know? Why is he bagging turf when he doesn't even have a fireplace. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

International Jazz, Trad & Food Festival
First Day of July heralds the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival from Friday 1st-Monday 4th July 2016. The Margaret Mardi Grá banner flies proudly over Carrigallen town introducing everyone to what promises to be an exciting and creative festival! The festival also features two major Jazz Bands - The Ultimate Big Band Show and The Des Hopkins Dixieland Jazzband, Ireland's original Guinness & New Orleans Jazzband. Our Guest Star is Rachel Allen and she is looking forward to the weekend, finishing on Monday 4th July with her Cooking Demonstration in the Corn Mill Theatre. Tickets are €15.00 and booking is essential at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Margaret's Great Bake off Competition
Calling all brown and soda cake makers to enter a special competition in honour of Margaret of New Orleans also known as The Breadwoman of New Orleans. This event will take place at Margaret's cottage Tully South, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim at the Heritage Day event as part of The Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad & Food Festival. Enteries will be accepted from 1.00pm until 2.00pm on the day. There will be two prizes in each section awarded by the experienced Judge. Results will be announced at the end of this eventful family day. Further enquiries phone Bernie on 0863045126.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 25 June 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Cemetery Sunday
Cemetery Sunday will be held on Sunday, 3 July after 11.00am Mass in St Mary's Church.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977, for more information.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Social Fitness Class
There is a social fitness class taking place on Thursday at 10am in Ballinamore GAA gym. This class is fantastic for those who want to start exercising as it's so importance to stay fit and healthy for both physical and mental health "If you don't use it, you lose it" All welcome especially those who are retired and are looking to stay fit, healthy and social. For further information, contact 0879390980.

Leitrim/West Cavan
Leitrim/West Cavan branches of Down Syndrome Ireland annual Ransboro Race will take place on Saturday, 25 June 2016 at starting and finishing at Ransboro Church. For further information contact Neil at neil@hastings.ie

Local Notes
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06 June 2016

Carrigallen Library
Leitrim County Library Service presents a lecture by Sinéad McCoole on 1916 Rising and the Leitrim links in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Saturday, 25 June 2016, at 7.30pm. Admission is free. Booking essential by contacting Carrigallen library on 04943 39188.

Sinéad McCoole is the author of two highly acclaimed Irish history titles, Hazel: A Life of Lady Laverty and No Ordinary Women: Irish Female Activists, 1900-1923. Her latest publication is Easter Widows. She is an exhibition researcher and curator for the Irish Government Heritage Service, and has curated exhibitions on Irish history and Irish art in Ireland and America. She is currently Director of the Jackie Clarke Collection and she lives in Mayo. Library opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone no 04943 39188.

Margaret's Great Bake off Competition
Calling all brown and soda cake makers to enter a special competition in honour of Margaret of New Orleans also known as The Breadwoman of New Orleans. This event will take place at Margaret's cottage Tully South, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim at the Heritage Day event as part of The Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad & Food Festival. Enteries will be accepted from 1.00pm until 2.00pm on the day. There will be two prizes in each section awarded by the experienced Judge. Results will be announced at the end of this eventful family day. Further enquiries phone Bernie on 0863045126.

International Jazz, Trad & Food Festival
The Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá International Jazz, Trad & Food Festival will run from Friday, 1 July to Monday, 4 July in Carrigallen. This fun filled family festival has something for everyone; check out the brochure which is available in the local shops and bars. Your support of the Festival will be greatly appreciated! For further information, check out the website: www.margaretsmardigra.com or email mardigra2016@gmail.com or Philip on 0868343552.

Barbeque
Bredagh Old School Carrigallen annual barbeque will be held on Friday, 24 June 2016, food will be served from 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others.
Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 18 June 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Sean Cox. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

MDI Race/Walk
Carrigallen Annual 10k Race/Walk will be held on Saturday, 2 July 2016, in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Starting at Carrigallen GAA Park, at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10. To register please contact Katherine at 0894529351 or email: kathy.m.lyons@hotmail.com For further information visit their Facebook page Carrigallen10kRaceRunForMdi

Danger Money
Seamus O'Rourke will perform Danger Money, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 23, 24 and 25 June. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives.

Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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06 June 2016

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 11 June 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Mountain Fever. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

MDI Race/Walk
Carrigallen Annual 10k Race/Walk will be held on Saturday, 2 July 2016, in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Starting at Carrigallen GAA Park, at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10. To register please contact Katherine at 0894529351 or email: kathy.m.lyons@hotmail.com For further information visit their Facebook page Carrigallen10kRaceRunForMdi

Danger Money
Big Guerilla Productions will perform Danger Money, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 23, 24 and 25 June. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Kilmore Diocesan
Diocesan Year of Mercy Afternoon of Prayer will take place on Sunday, 12 June 2016 in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim beginning at 3.00pm and concluding with Mass celebrated by Bishop Leo O'Reilly at 5.15pm. The afternoon will be conducted by Fr. Eamonn Devlin CM, Spiritual Director of the National Board of Trustees of the St. Vincent de Paul and is aimed at those who serve the Church in a pastoral, administrative or charitable role or who are involved in any way with various church organisations. All welcome.

SafeTalk Training
SafeTalk Training in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 22 June next, from 9.30am to 1.00pm. This training prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first-aid resources. There is no cost. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, by email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie or by telephoning 086 1717563. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 15 June 2016.

Local Notes
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30 May 2016

Thank You!
Kevin and Noreen McManus would like to thank all of their relations, their neighbours on Church Street and all of the people from Carrigallen and the surrounding area that were such a great help to them after the recent fire at their home. Noreen and Kevin are so grateful for all the assistance and support they received over the last fortnight and it demonstrates what a strong community spirit exists in Carrigallen during times of need.

Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age
Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age need to give themselves a huge pat on the back! They have been doing some serious fund-raising recently, but not for themselves. Earlier this month Alfie and Ann Harte hosted an Alzheimer's Tea Day, on behalf of Active Age, in their home at Cois Locha, raising an amazing €870! We are assured that all money raised locally will be used locally to help people living with Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Also in May, €60 was raised for Arthritis Ireland to go towards the development of the first dedicated Unit, in Ireland, for Children with Arthritis. Sadly, some children are waiting over two years for a diagnosis to enable them to start the vital treatment they need. We would like to thank everyone who supported us so generously in raising this phenomenal amount of money for two such very worthy causes.

Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival
Final plans are all coming together for our exciting festival which will be held from Friday, 1 July to Monday, 4 July 2016. Rachel Allen, Des Hopkins former member of the Dublin Jazz Band and friends, Cavan Big Band, Heritage Day at Margaret New Orleans cottage, many fringe events for children are some of the events which will be taking place. We would really appreciate it if people would dress in fancy dress/costume/carnival/mardi gra for our parade on Friday evening at 7.00pm approximately. If any organisation out there has a float not being used could you lend it to us, or come along with your floats, (please no tractors or big lorries).

Also did you know that the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá festival has a Go Fund Me page? You can donate to our worthy cause and any moneys raised will go towards the running of the events during the festival itself and more importantly, allow us to bring some authentic food and musical talent directly from New Orleans!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 3 June 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

MDI Race/Walk
Carrigallen Annual 10k Race/Walk will be held on Saturday, 2 July 2016, in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Starting at Carrigallen GAA Park, at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10. To register please contact Katherine at 0894529351 or email: kathy.m.lyons@hotmail.com

Carrigallen Outreach Service
The aim of the Mohill Family Support Carrigallen Outreach Service is to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. By doing this we hope to empower them to improve the quality of their lives.

This is done through a range of activities and services: Advice and support for individuals and families; Personal Development; Parent and Toddler Groups; People Parenting Alone; Youth Group; Youth Café; Children's Arts and Crafts; Children's Drama; Carer Support Group; Rainbows Programme; Active Age; Professional Arts Therapy Service; Professional Counselling Service; Outreach Service; Practical Assistance to Community Groups; Rooms to Hire; Administrative Service - photocopying, faxing, binding, and laminating; Phone Directory; Information Centre. Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to12:30pm on a weekly basis. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Danger Money
Big Guerilla Productions will perform Danger Money, written by John McManus in the Corn Mill Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 23, 24 and 25 June. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm.

Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
Relics of St Oliver Plunkett will visit the chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on Tuesday, 7 June next. The relics will arrive at the centre at 10.00am and will be available for veneration until 10.00pm. There will be lunchtime Mass in the chapel at 1.15pm for those doing examinations. There will also be Mass celebrated at 5.45pm and 8.00pm. Confessions will be held from 12 noon to 1.00pm; 4.30pm to 5.30pm; and 6.30pm to 7.45pm. For further information, please ring the Centre on 049 4375004.

SafeTalk Training in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 22 June next from 9.30am to 1.00pm. This training prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first-aid resources. There is no cost. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, by email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie or by telephoning 086 1717563. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 1 June 2016.

Diocesan Year of Mercy Afternoon of Prayer will take place on Sunday, 12 June 2016 in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim beginning at 3.00pm and concluding with Mass celebrated by Bishop Leo O'Reilly at 5.15pm. The afternoon will be conducted by Fr. Eamonn Devlin CM, Spiritual Director of the National Board of Trustees of the St. Vincent de Paul and is aimed at those who serve the Church in a pastoral, administrative or charitable role or who are involved in any way with various church organisations. All welcome!

Eamonn Brady Memorial Fundraiser
Eamonn Brady Memorial Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, 19 June in Aughavas GAA Park. 1.30pm - St. Joseph's underage v Keeldra Gaels. 3.00pm - St. Joseph's Senior v Mohill. 6.00pm - Auction in McCaffreys of GAA Jerseys, All Ireland tickets and restaurants vouchers. Music by CandC DJ and food served. All proceeds from the day will go to Friends of St. Luke's Cancer Care and the Northwest Hospice. You can help by giving on-line if unable to make it on the day. All donations will be greatly appreciated. See St. Joseph's Facebook page for more details.

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23 May 2016

The Late James Eddie Kiernan RIP
While the term one of nature's gentlemen is often applied nowhere was it more appropriate than in describing the late James Eddie who passed away on Sunday, 8 May 2016 in Arus Carlon Nursing Home, Mohill, following a period of failing health. Eddie as he was known to many was very much part of Carrigallen having spent all of his eighty eight years in the community where he was known by everyone. While his principal employment was working the land for the Lockhart family and their predecessors the McGuinnesses, it was the wide range of obligingness that he carried out that endeared him to one and all.

Whenever a crises arose in and around Carrigallen, Eddie was the first to be sent for, whether it be to carry out emergency repairs to a roof top, put out a house fire, retrieve an off-roaded vehicle, round up a stray or aggressive animal, alleviate flooding at someone's house or yard, and in addition to all these tasks he would find time to learn someone to drive, run up on a roof top to adjust a TV aerial in order that some elderly person could enjoy their viewing to maximum advantage. Also bereaved families felt reassured when Eddie was at the digging of the graves for their loved ones as everything would be done right.

As a relief postman, Eddie was hugely popular with everybody as they looked forward to the daily brief but cheerful engagement with him as he made his way around the route often reminiscing how he had delivered telegrams to these same houses as a very young boy. Along with this busy life, Eddie found time to read extensively, often finishing a book of three hundred pages in a few nights. Blessed with a good memory until recent years, he could recount with great detail films he had seen as a young lad when he travelled to nearby towns to the cinema. Gardening and maintaining the hedge rows both at his own home and for friends and neighbours came natural to him, being regarded one of the best to take a tool of any kind in his hand.

The large attendance at Eddie's funeral in St Mary's Church, heard Fr Murray, who was joined by Fr Sean McDermott, in celebrating the Mass, regret the passing of one of our community's stalwarts who had been highly respected in the area. Sympathy is extended by his nephew Christy who along with his wife Hester cared for Eddie at their home in Druminchin for some time and to the extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam usual.

Carrigallen Library
Library will open at 2.30pm on Monday next, 30 May 2016. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival
Fixit Foods will be hosting an artisan food market on Monday, 4 July during the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival. Fixit Foods source and select only the finest food couture and their online service delivers these delicious morsels straight to your door, where ever you may be. If you want to send the taste of Ireland to a loved one abroad, or treat yourself with some unique handmade fare please check out www.fixitfood.com. For more details on the Carrigallen Mardi Grá Festival, 1-4 July, please check out www.margaretmardigra.com or our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Happy Feet Childcare
Applicants are invited for the position of an After School Leader and Childcare Workers (for Relief Panel) in Happy Feet Childcare Carrigallen Childcare Facility Limited. Qualifications are essential and experience is desirable. Please send letter and CV to The Manager, Chapel Road, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Closing date is 17 June 2016.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. Beginning Friday, 27 May 2016!!! Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others.
Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 28 May 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Kevin McCaffrey RIP
The area was saddened to learn of the death of Kevin McCaffrey of Bawnboy, Co Cavan, which occurred recently following a long illness. Kevin was very well known in the area having worked in the mart in its early years and also as an AI Officer when the service was delivered from Killeshandra. He also served in the Irish Army with many from the area while attached to Connolly Barracks in Longford. Establishing a very successful auctioneering business brought him in touch with many people and when in the late 1990's he bought a bar on Main Street, Carrigallen. Kevin and his family became very much part of the community supporting events and attending everything that was going on. He was a leading member of the Ploughing Match Committee and remained an enthusiast even after having sold on the bar to concentrate on farming and auctioneering. Kevin was a man of quick wit and good turn of phrase, his personality lent itself well to conducting public auctions where he would cajole reluctant bidders by suggesting they really needed what even it was he was selling. Sympathy is extended to his wife Sheila; sons Sean, Kevin, Niall and Padraig; daughter Catriona who is married to Andrew McIntyre of Clooncorrick, Carrigallen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam usual.

Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
An Evening of Prayer and Formation for Ministers of Holy Communion will take place on Wednesday, 25 May 2016 in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, from 7.30pm to 9.30pmwhich will be conducted by Fr. Michael McGrath, CC Longford. All Ministers of Holy Communion are welcome to attend.

Relics of St Oliver Plunkett will visit the chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on Tuesday, 7 June next. The relics will arrive at the centre at 10.00am and will be available for veneration until 10.00pm. There will be lunchtime Mass in the chapel at 1.15pm for those doing examinations. There will also be Mass celebrated at 5.45pm and 8.00pm. Confessions will be held from 12 noon to 1.00pm; 4.30pm to 5.30pm; and 6.30pm to 7.45pm. For further information, please ring the Centre on 049 4375004.

SafeTalk Training in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Wednesday, 22 June next from 9.30am to 1.00pm. This training prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first-aid resources. There is no cost. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, by email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie or by telephoning 086 1717563. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 1 June 2016.

Carrigallen Host Family
Welcoming families to host academic students in Carrigallen Vocational School for five weeks in September 2016. Payment €900. Summer students also available €215-€280 per week. Call Midland Language Centre, Longford 043 334 6832.

Early Morning Workout
Monday's and Friday's 7.00am Carrigallen thirty minute HIIT workout. See www.fb.com/Fitkicksfitness for more information or call or text Paul on 0838029692. Sign up today. Unbeatable value. Bring a friend and sign up for both days for six weeks at only €60 for you both. That's only €30 each or €2.50 per session for twelve workouts. Places limited so please text 0838029692 to book your spot.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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16 May 2016

Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival
The delectable Celebrity Chef and author Rachel Allen will be cooking up a storm in Carrigallen on Monday, 4 July 2016 at 7.00pm as part of the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival (1st to 4th July 2016). Tickets will be available on the night and will include a delicious array of artisan food stalls and children's entertainment. Family tickets will be available. For more details and to keep up to date with Festival news, check out www.margaretmardigra.com and our Facebook and Twitter pages. Apologies for omitting Bernie and Con Dolan from their thank you list last week.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12noon. Beginning Friday, 27 May 2016!!! Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 21 May 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Latin School Players
The Latin School Players wish to announce that due to popular demand they are putting on an extra night of their hilarious comedy "The Real McCoy" in the Latin School Community Centre on Sunday, 22 May at 8.30pm sharp. Please note there will be no tickets for this event, patrons can pay on the door €10.

Percy for Dublin!
The County Leitrim Percy French Society is returning to perform in the National Concert Hall Dublin on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 at 8.00pm. A bus will leave from Ballinamore; Mohill, etc to Dublin so if anybody is interested in travelling, please contact Mary on 08923 43967. Return trip on the bus, only €10. Tickets for the show must be booked directly with the National Concert Hall. Booking are very strong so if anybody is thinking of travelling then it is advised to book as soon as possible. The group will be making a donation to the Leitrim G.A.A. Supporters Club in Dublin. National Concert Hall contact details are Tel: 01-4170000 or Box Office www.nch.ie

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Evenings of Prayer and Formation for Ministers of Holy Communion
Evenings of Prayer and Formation for Ministers of Holy Communion will be held on Thursday 19 May 2016 in St Clare's National School, Manorhamilton with Fr Joseph Bulman OP, Holy Cross Friary, Sligo and on Wednesday 25 May 2016 in Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, with Fr Michael McGrath, CC Longford from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each evening. Subscription - €5, please. All Ministers of Holy Communion are invited to attend.

Local Notes
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09 May 2016

Mardi Grá Committee say thank you!
The Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival Committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who attended/bought tickets/or gave donations to a very successful Chef Adrian event in Carrigallen Community Hall recently. The excitement is building with preparations in full swing for this year's new Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Festival which will run from 1 to 4 July.

If you have any relations or visitors in the area at this time please come along to this unique event. Donations received from: Fix It Foods (Fiona Lee); John O'Malley Family Butcher; McCann's Centra Store; Colm and Marie Reilly (Back to Nature stores, Mohill and Ballinamore; Mark McCann; Just Jules; Ann McGee-Morrow; Vincent Hoban; Drummully Boxty; Patricia and Tommy Kiernan; Eileen and Peter Donohoe; Anne Harte, Gortermone; Catriona Reilly; Catriona Corby Hair and Beauty Saloon; Barbara O'Neill; Katherine Lyons; Maura Williamson; and Neville Patterson. Also thanks to Maud Patterson Bredagh Old School; Corn Mill Theatre; Donal Caddan, Kilbrackan Arms; and Frankie Greene for items supplied to help support this event.
Advertisement slots are still available on our website page. Contact any member of Committee for details.

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group meet in the Day Care Centre Room Health Care Centre, Carrigallen on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12noon. Beginning Friday, 27 May 2016!!! Open to all parents/grandparents/child minders or adults over the age of 18 in the care of babies/toddlers. €2 admission. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. Call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the children from St Mary's National School who received their First Holy Communion in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Saturday, 7 May 2016, to their teachers, parents and to the celebrant Fr Denis Murray. The communicants were Shauna Cooke, Cerys Coyne, Fiachra Curtis-McHugh, Emma Flynn Duffy, Darragh Gormley, Kate Harte, Krystian Hass, Charlie Kearney, Maya McLean, Conor McLoughlin, Jack McManus, Josh Murrin and Dermott Tierney.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 16 May 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Sean Brennan from Hot Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Thank You!
A big thank you goes to Carrigallen Foróige Club, to their leaders Sinéad McManus, Noelle Lockhart, Sean Ledwith and Paddy O'Rourke for litter disposal. The Foróige Club was very busy on Thursday evening last picking up rubbish on the approaching roads to the village. If any other groups in the locality wish to organize a litter pick, please contact the Foróige Club, as the young people are more than willing to help.

Carrigallen Foróige Club
Carrigallen Foróige Club wish to thank all the people who supported their Tea Morning and their 1916 Commemeration Talk given by Eileen Ward, in the Tom Clarke Clubrooms, Carrigallen Community Centre, in remembrance of our local hero whose family came from Errew, Carrigallen.

Beauty Box
Sharon's Beauty Box will be opening soon in Carrigallen. 'Pampering at A Price You Can Afford' She is a qualified beautician with over twenty years of experience. Low prices make it possible for everyone to experience a little 'me' time without breaking the bank. You deserve it! An ear piercing service is also available now. Keep an eye out for her flyers coming soon. For more information contact Sharon Dougherty MFHT at 083 4857668 or by email: sharonsbeautybox@gmail.com and Facebook Page: Sharon's Beauty Box est.1993

Evenings of Prayer and Formation for Ministers of Holy Communion
Evenings of Prayer and Formation for Ministers of Holy Communion will be held on Thursday 19 May 2016 in St Clare's National School, Manorhamilton with Fr Joseph Bulman OP, Holy Cross Friary, Sligo and on Wednesday 25 May 2016 in Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, with Fr Michael McGrath, CC Longford from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each evening. Subscription - €5, please. All Ministers of Holy Communion are invited to attend.

Longford VTOS
The Longford VTOS programme is now recruiting. It offers full time business and computer training free of charge. To qualify you must be over twenty-one and in receipt of a social welfare payment. If you are interested contact Maeve Madden, VTOS Co-ordinator at 0872050589.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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02 May 2016

Yoga Classes
Four weeks of relaxation before the summer break in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Thursday, 7 May. Beginners from 7.00pm to 8.00pm; Intermediate from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. €38 for the four weeks or €10 per night. Bring a mat and blanket. Contact Julie for further information at 0871252213.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 8 May 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Kay and Nashville Sound. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Beauty Box
Sharon's Beauty Box will be opening soon in Carrigallen. 'Pampering at A Price You Can Afford' A qualified beautician with over 20 years of experience. Low prices make it possible for everyone to experience a little 'me' time with out breaking the bank. You deserve it! Keep an eye out for her flyers coming soon. For more information contact Sharon Dougherty MFHT at 083 485 7668 or by email at sharonsbeautybox@gmail.com and Facebook Page – Sharon's Beauty Box est.1993.

Latin School Players
The Latin School Players wish to present their 3 Act play The Real Mc Coy, written by Tommy Marren in the Latin School Community Centre, Moyne, Co Longford, on Saturday, 7 May, Sunday, 8 May, Friday, 13 May and Saturday, 14 May at 8.30pm sharp. This is a hilarious comedy suitable for both young and old. Tickets on sale in Moyne Cross Stores,
Corrigans, Lynchs in Arva and Mc Seains in Cornafean. Tickets €10.

Longford Darkness into Light 2016
Longford's third Darkness into Light takes place this coming Saturday, 7 May at 4.15am in the Mall Complex. There will be walk in registrations in the Mall on 4 & 5 May between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Anyone who has registered online can also come along to collect t-shirts at these times. Strictly no parking in the Mall Complex on the morning of the walk, parking details and more on the Darkness into Light Longford Facebook page.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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25 April 2016

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group will continue on Mondays from 2.00-3.00pm in Carrigallen Library (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included). €2 admission. Open to all parents/grandparents/child-minders or adults over eighteen years in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. For more information, call Laura on 0866035977 for more information.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 30 April 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Country Traditions. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group will continue on Mondays from 2.00-3.00pm in Carrigallen Library (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included). €2 admission. Open to all parents/grandparents/child-minders or adults over eighteen years in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. For more information, call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.
Latin School Players
The Latin School Players wish to present their 3 Act play The Real McCoy, written by Tommy Marren in the Latin School Community Centre, Moyne, Co Longford, on Saturday, 7 May, Sunday, 8 May, Friday, 13 May and Saturday, 14 May at 8.30pm sharp. This is a hilarious comedy suitable for both young and old. Tickets on sale in Moyne Cross Stores, Corrigans, Lynchs in Arva and Mc Seains in Cornafean. Tickets €10.
Leitrim/West Cavan Down Syndrome
Will benefit from this years 'Percy Party' event on Sunday night May 1st 8.30pm in the Hunt Hall, Castle Street, Mohill. Percy's special guest will be Eleanor Shanley with an appearance by Thomas Moore (Colm O'Reilly). Moore & Percy have a lot in common in that both were born in May and both studied in Trinity College. The County Leitrim Percy French Group with special guest Eleanor Shanley will honour Percy French and pay tribute to his fellow composer Thomas Moore who composed songs such as 'The Minstral Boy' (currently recorded by Jack L.), 'Tis the last Rose of Summer', 'Believe me if all those endearing young charms' and more. Leitrim/West Cavan Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will benefit from the event.
'Moll' for Mohill!
Don't forget to come out and welcome 'Moll' to the Hunt Hall, Mohill on Saturday night 30th April 2016 8.45pm. See 'Moll' (Tish Dunleavy) put manners on the two curates in, the priests house while the Canon gets away with murder (metaphorically of course!). This great play by John B. Keane will be presented by the Sliabh an Iarainn players under the direction of Frank Cadam and is part of the 'Percy Party' weekend. Beneficiary of the night will be the Leitrim Branch of the Irish Donor's Organisation. Admission €10.

Safetalk Training
Safetalk Training, which prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. There is no cost for this training. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, on 0861717563 or by e-mail to: emer.mulligan@hse.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 27 April 2016.

A discussion group on "The Implications of the Resurrection for us today" facilitated by Fr. Eamonn Bredin takes place every Thursday evening in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. from now until Pentecost. €5 subscription each evening, please. Refreshments served.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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18 April 2016

Congratulations
Congratulations to Fit Kicks players, Jessie McManus, Kate Gormley, Aoibhinn Sheridan, Poppy Greenshields and the rest of Carrigallen NS Girls A Team who played sensational football and won The Leitrim FAI Schools 5-A-Side competition in convincing style last week in Manorhamilton. Having been undefeated and conceding just one goal on route, they continued to the final. In the group stages they won all their matches except for a thrilling 1-1 draw with last year's finalists Aughavas NS in which the girls led 1-0 till a late equalizer from Aughavas. Multiple goals were scored by all the girls in the group stage matches with some performances, goals and players being spoken about around the venue.

The final produced a local derby with the girls facing an Aughavas B team. A large crowd gathered to watch the final. Carrigallen started strong and never took the foot off the pace and came out of the match victorious with some fantastic individual and team goals scored by Jessie, Kate, Poppy and Aoibhinn with their best performance wrapping up the tournament in style with the title coming back to Carrigallen. They now travel to Castlebar next week to represent Leitrim in the Connaught Finals. Best of luck in the finals.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 23 April 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group will continue on Mondays from 2.00-3.00pm in Carrigallen Library (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included). €2 admission. Open to all parents/grandparents/child-minders or adults over eighteen years in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. For more information, call Laura on 0866035977 for more information.

Lourdes
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27 May to 1 June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible - because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick's College) or Tel 049 4375 004 - Office hours are 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section - staying in Accueil Notre Dame - should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 0494330018 / 0878579968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.

Leitrim Branch of Irish Kidney Association
Percy French (Frank Cadam) is the Leitrim Ambassador for the Irish Kidney Association. As part of the 'Percy Party' event, the' Sliabh an Iarainn Players' will present the great John B. Keane play 'Moll' in the Hunt Hall, Castle Street, Mohill on Saturday night, 30 April at 8.45pm. The Leitrim Branch of Irish Kidney Association will benefit from 'Moll' so some along and support this worthy cause while enjoying a great production of this play.

Leitrim/ West Cavan Down Syndrome
Leitrim/West Cavan Down syndrome will benefit from this year's 'Percy Party' event on Sunday night, 1 May at 8.30pm in the Hunt Hall, Castle Street, Mohill. Percy's special guest will be Eleanor Shanley with an appearance by Thomas Moore (Colm O'Reilly). Moore & Percy have a lot in common in that both were born in May and both studied in Trinity College. The County Leitrim Percy French Group with special guest Eleanor Shanley will honour Percy French and pay tribute to his fellow composer Thomas Moore who composed songs such as 'The Minstral Boy' (currently recorded by Jack L.), 'Tis the last Rose of Summer', 'Believe me if all those endearing young charms' and more.

Saint Christopher's Hospice
International Singing Star Emmet Cahill in Concert takes place on Saturday 23 April at 9pm in Crover House Hotel Mountnugent. Proceeds in aid of Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan. Over the past five years, Emmet's life has been transformed from a young man pursuing a career in classical music to being plunged into the world of touring across cities and performing to thousands of fans with world renowned Irish music show Celtic Thunder. After three years of phenomenal success, including three albums shooting to number 1 on the world billboard charts, Emmet is now preparing to carve out his own unique identity as a solo artist. For tickets or information contact Crover House on (049) 8540206 or Ciaran Weir on (086) 0753309. A night not to be missed!!

Padraig Potts' Guide to Walking
Seamus O'Rourke's play Padraig Potts' Guide to Walking, written and performed by Seamus O'Rourke in Abbeylara new Parish Centre on Friday, 6 May 2016. Starting at 8:30pm. All proceeds in aid of parish funds.

Safetalk Training
Safetalk Training, which prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. There is no cost for this training. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, on 0861717563 or by e-mail to emer.mulligan@hse.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 27 April 2016. A discussion group on "The Implications of the Resurrection for us today" facilitated by Fr. Eamonn Bredin takes place every Thursday evening in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. from now until Pentecost. €5 subscription each evening, please. Refreshments served.

Fashion Show
Fashion show in The Standing Stone Hotel, Ballinamore, on Friday, 22 April at 8.30pm. Fantastic variety of suppliers include Fashionista, Gerard Anthony, Ruche, Purple Orange, Carrie Bradshaw shoes, Jennifer Wrynne Hats. Raffle and entertainment by McCartin School of Irish Dancing. Proceeds to Aughawillan GAA club. Tickets €10. Come along for a great night's entertainment.

Fundraiser
International singing star Emmet Cahill will perform in concert on Saturday, 23 April at 9.00pm in Crover House Hotel Mountnugent. Proceeds are in aid of Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan. Over the past five years, Emmet's life has been transformed from a young man pursuing a career in classical music to being plunged into the world of touring across cities and performing to thousands of fans with world renowned Irish music show Celtic Thunder. After three years of phenomenal success, including three albums shooting to number 1 on the world billboard charts, Emmet is now preparing to carve out his own unique identity as a solo artist. For tickets or information contact Crover House on 0498540206 or Ciaran Weir on 0860753309. A night not to be missed!!
Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 0866035977.

Local Notes
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11 April 2016

Cooking Demonstration
A great variety of foods to be tasted and Chef Adrian, of TV3 fame, will give a Cookery Demonstration on Friday, 15 April, in Carrigallen Community Hall. Doors open at 8.00pm and event starts at 8.30pm. The following food producers will be present on the evening so please come early and tease your taste buds and enjoy a wonderful evening of fine variety of Irish cuisine - Award winning pork puddings from Sasta Foods, Co Kerry; Homemade Cordials from Naturally Cordial, Co Wexford; O'Malley House of Bacon, Carrigallen Co Leitrim; Granola, from Bowl a Granola, Co Galway; Savoury and Sweet jams from Wild Irish Foragers, Co Offaly; Camelina Oils from Newgrange Oils, Co Meath; Chocolates from Tremendous Truffles, Co Dublin and Kilbeggan Chocolate Company, Co Westmeath. All these products can be tasted on the night. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Jazz Trad & Food Festival 1to 4 July 2016. Tickets €15 and are available from Philip McIntyre, 08683 43552, email: mardigra2016@gmail.com or at the door. All are welcome!

Corn Mill Theatre
Legan Drama Group will perform the comedy Trouble Bachelor in the Corn Mill Theatre on Saturday, 16 April. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 0868765377, 0494339612 between 10.00am to 4.00pm or email; bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 16 April 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Cawle Cole Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler GroupParent and Toddler Group will commence on Monday, 18 April 20016 from 2.00-3.00pm in Carrigallen Library (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included). €2 admission. Open to all parents/ grandparents/child-minders or adults over the age of eighteen in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. For more information call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Lourdes
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27 May to 1 June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible - because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick's College) or Tel 049 4375004 - Office hours are 10.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section - staying in Accueil Notre Dame - should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 049 4330018 / 087 8579968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.

Lavey 2 Lourdes
A number of Cyclist's are taking on the challenge to Cycle from Lavey to Lourdes on Sunday, 15 May and hope to be there when the Pilgrimage arrives. This is to raise funds for the Kilmore Pilgrimage - Assisted Pilgrim Section. If you would like to support this venture all contributions will be gratefully appreciated. Donations to Fr Kevin Fay.

Fun Walk/Run/Jog
Please come along and support our family fun walk/run on Sunday, 24 April at 3.00pm. Registration takes place from 2.30pm at Cloone GAA Pitch, then walk/run to Aughavas GAA Pitch with refreshments afterwards. All proceeds will go towards St. Joseph's N.S. Aughavas and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Fundraiser
International singing star Emmet Cahill will perform in concert on Saturday, 23 April at 9.00pm in Crover House Hotel Mountnugent. Proceeds are in aid of Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan. Over the past five years, Emmet's life has been transformed from a young man pursuing a career in classical music to being plunged into the world of touring across cities and performing to thousands of fans with world renowned Irish music show Celtic Thunder. After three years of phenomenal success, including three albums shooting to number 1 on the world billboard charts, Emmet is now preparing to carve out his own unique identity as a solo artist. For tickets or information contact Crover House on 04985 40206 or Ciaran Weir on 0860753309. A night not to be missed!!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to 12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

28 March 2016

Cavan Oncology Unit – Patient Comfort
The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital is to be the beneficiary of a concert by the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir under the direction of Tish Dunleavy in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday next, 10 April at 8.30pm sharp! Special guests on the night will be the Leitrim Male Choir. Come along and support this very worthy cause. Doors open at 8.00pm. Booking at 0868765377, 0494339612 between 10.00am to 4.00pm or email: bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Carrigallen Parent and Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group will commence on Monday, 18 April 20016 from 2.00-3.00pm in Carrigallen Library (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included). €2 admission. Open to all parents/ grandparents/child-minders or adults over the age of eighteen in the care of babies/toddlers. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet new people and for social interaction and for your babies/toddlers to interact and play with others. For more information call Laura on 086 6035977 for more information.

Corn Mill Theatre
Legan Drama Group will perform the comedy Trouble Bachelor in the Corn Mill Theatre on Saturday, 16 April. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 086876 5377, 04943 39612 between 10.00am to 4.00pm or email; bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Carrigallen Trout Club
Fishing commences on Sunday, 10 April 2016 at 9.00am at Calloughs Lake.

LYTC Carrigallen Sackville Rats Played to Packed Audiences
Leitrim Youth Theatre Company Carrigallen recently performed a new play by Mary Blake to two packed audiences at The Corn Mill Theatre. Thirty six members through drama, movement, and music performed 'The Sackville Rats' telling the stories of children living in the tenements of Dublin during the 1916 Rising. As children do, their imaginations, sense of fun and play acted as a backdrop to the unfolding of significant history. The Company would like to thank all the members, parents/guardians, drama facilitators, and assistants, helpers, Corn Mill Theatre and staff, local librarian, caretakers Carrigallen Community Hall, NAYD, Leitrim County Council Arts Officer, and funding bodies for all their support with bringing this play to stage. LYTC currently has groups running in Carrigallen/Carrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton.

Cooking Demonstration
Chef Adrian, of TV3 fame, will give a Cookery Demonstration on Friday, 15 April, in Carrigallen Community Hall. Doors open at 8.00pm and event starts at 8.30pm. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Jazz Trad & Food Festival 1-4 July 2016. Tickets €15 and are available from Philip McIntyre, 08683 43552 or email: mardigra2016@gmail.com All are welcome!

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 9 April 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Hustlers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Pilates Classes
New course starting in Carrigallen on Wednesday, 6 April at 8.30 pm in Bredagh Old School. Join this dynamic class to improve core strength, flexibility, balance and overall well-being. €10, pay as you go, or €50 for a block of six sessions. Call Jeanette on 087 977 1982 to book your spot, spaces are limited. Bring a mat and bottle of water.

What can Toastmasters do for you?
Whether you're a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, Toastmasters is the best way to build great communication skills. You will learn how to successfully organize and present your ideas and yourself. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. You will be a better listener – You will comfortably give and receive constructive evaluations – You will effectively develop and present ideas. Toastmasters training can be a wise career move: You will give better presentations – You will easily lead teams and conduct meetings – You will hone management skills. You already have some or all of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance them. Longford Toastmasters Club next meeting is on Thursday, 7 April in the Longford Arms Hotel (first floor) at 8.20pm. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month. Visit our Facebook Page for updates. Visitors are always welcome.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to 12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

28 March 2016

Table Quiz
Carrigallen GAA Club wishes to thank you to everyone who supported their table quiz which was held on Good Friday night; sponsors, participants and those who organised and helped out on the night. Special mention of thanks goes to Brian Murray for the acting as quizmaster and for providing entertainment. Also thanks to Bernie Dolan and Anne O' Malley for the catering. Well done to the overall winners Aisling Doonan, Helen Corcoran, Ken Doonan and Neville Patterson and to the Juvenile winners Róisin Reilly, Orla Reilly, Sinéad Hackett and Maeve Nixon. See you all again next year, looking forward to it already.

From the Belly of a Whale
Corn Mill Theatre Group presents From the Belly of a Whale, written by Charles McGuinness and directed by Killian McGuinness, on Thursday 31 March, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 April 2016. Cast: Raymond Hackett, Sean McIntyre, Stephen Gray, Elizabeth Doonan, Brian O'Reilly, Brian Murray and Maura Farrelly. Doors open at 8.00pm and the shows start at 8:30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10:00am-4:00pm.

Cooking Demonstration
Chef Adrian, of TV3 fame, will give a Cookery Demonstration on Friday, 15 April, in Carrigallen Community Hall. Doors open at 8.00pm and event starts at 8.30pm. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Jazz Trad & Food Festival 1-4 July 2016. Tickets €15 and are available from Philip McIntyre, 0868343552 or email mardigra2016@gmail.com All are welcome!

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 2 April 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Hustlers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Sweet Spirit for Cavan Oncology
The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital is to be the beneficiary of a concert by the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir under the direction of Tish Dunleavy. The event will take place in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday evening, 10 April at 8.30pm sharp. Special guests on the night will be the Leitrim Male Choir. Come along and support this very worthy cause. Doors Open at 8.00pm and shows starts at 8:30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to 12:30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Mother Knows Best
Aughawillan Drama Troupe are proud to announce two extra night's performance on 8 & 9 April at 8.30 pm in Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim. "Mother Knows Best" by Jimmy Keary is a three act comedy which was performed to roars of laughter and due to public demand we are delighted to entertain you again. There is no need to book and admission is €10.00. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillan Drama in the community notices on Shannon Side Northern Sound and like us on Facebook at Aughawillan Drama.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

21 March 2016

Parents Association Easter Hamper Raffle
St Mary's National School Parents Association would like to thank everyone who so generously contributed to the Easter hamper. Lines are still available locally for €2 each and the draw will take place in McCann's Centra at 7.30pm on Easter Saturday (26th March). Thank you for your continued support.

Cooking Demonstration
Chef Adrian, as seen on TV3 and The Seven O'Clock Show, will give a Cooking Demonstration on Friday, 15 April, in Carrigallen Community Hall. Doors open at 8.00pm and event starts at 8.30pm. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Margaret of New Orleans Mardi Grá Jazz Trad & Food Festival 1-4 July 2016. Tickets €15 and are available from Philip McIntyre, 08683 43552 or email mardigra2016@gmail.com

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 26 March 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Sweet Spirit for Cavan Oncology
The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital is to be the beneficiary of a concert by the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir under the direction of Tish Dunleavy. The event will take place in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday evening, 10 April at 8.30pm sharp! Special guests on the night will be the Leitrim Male Choir. Come along and support this very worthy cause. Doors Open at 8.00pm and shows starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Mother Knows Best
Aughawillan Drama Troupe is proud to announce two extra night's performance on 8 and 9 April at 8.30 pm in Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim. "Mother Knows Best" by Jimmy Keary is a three act comedy which was performed to roars of laughter and due to public demand we are delighted to entertain you again. There is no need to book and admission is €10.00. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillan Drama in the community notices Shannon Side Northern Sound and like us on Facebook at Aughawillan Drama.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

14 March 2016

Thanks
Kevin McManus, author of The Whole of the Moon, would like to express his thanks to Cathal Farrelly, Philip McIntyre, Eamonn Daly and Miriam Lynch. A big thanks to all of the people from Carrigallen that attended his book launch and for their overwhelming support which is much appreciated.

Sean Mac Diarmada Exhibition
An exhibition of Sean Mac Diarmada photographs and letters is on display in Carrigallen Library until Saturday, 19 March 2016. All are welcome to call in to the Library to view it. Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm & 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 11.45am-2.45pm & 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm. Phone: 049 4339188.

Easter Hamper
St Mary's National School, Carrigallen, Parents Association will be holding a raffle, on Easter Saturday, for a beautiful Easter Hamper. The hamper itself will be situated in McCann's Centra and lines are €2 each. We are asking parents and guardians for donations of groceries to fill the hamper with and these can be left in Centra or alternatively call Aisling on 086 3861105. All proceeds go to the National School for school supplies. We greatly appreciate your support.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 19 March 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by JS Sound. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Karate Classes
Karate classes with Sensei John Killane, President of the Phoenix Martial Arts Association, are now being held in Bredagh Old School on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Classes are €5. Classes are suitable for all children from seven years old, beginners welcome.

Sweet Spirit for Cavan Oncology
The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital is to be the beneficiary of a concert by the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir under the direction of Tish Dunleavy. The event will take place in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday evening, 10 April at 8.30pm sharp! Special guests on the night will be the Leitrim Male Choir. Come along and support this very worthy cause. Doors Open at 8.00pm and shows starts at 8.30pm. Booking at 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Crannog Bookshop Cavan
Bawnboy author Dave Rudden's children's book Knights of the Borrowed Dark will be launched on Friday, 18 March at 7.00pm. All welcome.

Country Dance
St Patrick's Day Country Dance in Ballyhugh House Cultural Centre on Wednesday, 16 March at 9.30pm. Music by the Lancers and a supper of traditional breads and cakes. All welcome to a night of great music and dancing.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

07 March 2016

Sean MacDiarmada Exhibition
An exhibition of Sean MacDiarmada photographs and letters is on display in Carrigallen Library until Saturday, 19 March 2016. All are welcome to call in to the Library to view it. Opening hours: Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm & 4.00pm-8.00pm; Wednesday 11.45am-2.45pm & 3.00pm-5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm. Phone: 0494339188.

Youth Theatre Company Carrigallen embrace 1916 with a New Play
Thirty six members of Leitrim Youth Theatre Company Carrigallen, aged 11 to 15years take to the Corn Mill Stage on Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 March at 8.30pm with a new play entitled 'Sackville Rats' written and directed by Mary Blake, music by Mick Blake, and production assistant Aoife Tierney. This play set in the back drop of the 1916 Rising, looks at the imagination of young people in tenement Dublin, seeing things through the eyes of innocent children's play. Tickets available at the door and family rates will apply on admission.

Corn Mill Theatre Group
Wishing the Corn Mill Theatre Group every success as they thread the boards on the Festival Circuit 2016, with their production of From the Belly of a Whale. The play is written by Charles McGuinness and directed by Killian and Charles McGuinness. They will be performing at Ballinamore Festival on Thursday, 10 March.

Women's Group
Women's Group evening on Friday, 11 March 2016 in Bredagh Old School at 8.30pm with Geraldine Monaghan-Drumsna Garden Centre to demonstrate fresh flower arranging and summer bedding plants for hanging baskets and pots. Everyone is welcome. Raffle and refreshments will be served.

Easter Hamper
St Mary's National School, Carrigallen, Parents Association will be holding a raffle, on Easter Saturday, for a beautiful Easter Hamper. The hamper itself will be situated in McCann's Centra and lines are €2 each. We are asking parents and guardians for donations of groceries to fill the hamper with and these can be left in Centra or alternatively call Aisling on 086 3861105. All proceeds go to the National School for school supplies. We greatly appreciate your support.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 12 March 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Mountain Fever. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Karate Classes
Karate classes with Sensei John Killane, President of the Phoenix Martial Arts Association, are now being held in Bredagh Old School on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Classes are €5. Classes are suitable for all children from seven years old, beginners welcome.

Website Launch
Carrigallen Margaret of New Orleans Jazz/Trad/Food Festival July 2016 website was launched in The Kilbrackan Arms on Monday night. The detailed festival web page was designed by Tony Fahy. This is promised to be a very different family and friendly festival running from 1st to the 4th July 2016 and will cater for every ones taste, including a cookery demonstration by Rachel Allen. This festival will also be very appealing to international audiences. One of the many highlights will be a Jazz band who will travel from New Orleans, accompanied with award winning chef Matt Murphy 'Irish Pub and Restaurant' in New Orleans. The evening was rounded of by a visit from newly elected TD Martin Kenny. Refreshments were provided by Donal Caddan proprietor of The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. Check out the website at www.margaretmardigra.com The hard working committee are looking for businesses to advertise on this website to promote their business nationally as well as internationally.

Jimmy McManus Memorial TournamentThe Jimmy McManus Memorial Pool Tournament will take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March, in MJ's bar. Final will be held on St Patrick's Day. First round draw will be held on Monday, 29 February at 9.30pm. To enter, please contact MJ's bar or Liam Gallogly. All proceeds will go the Oncology Unit Cavan General Hospital.

Sweet Spirit for Cavan Oncology
The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital is to be the beneficiary of a concert by the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir under the direction of Tish Dunleavy. The event will take place in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday evening, 10 April at 8.30pm sharp! Special guests on the night will be the Leitrim Male Choir. Come along and support this very worthy cause.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to 12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

28 February 2016

Easter Hamper
St Mary's National School, Carrigallen, Parents Association will be holding a raffle, on Easter Saturday, for a beautiful Easter Hamper. The hamper itself will be situated in McCann's Centra and lines are €2 each. We are asking parents and guardians for donations of groceries to fill the hamper with and these can be left in Centra or alternatively call Aisling on 086 3861105. All proceeds go to the National School for school supplies.
We greatly appreciate your support.
1916-2016 Commemoration
A lecture by Helen Litton on Tom Clarke will be held in the Tom Clarke Clubrooms, Carrigallen Community Centre at 8.00pm hosted by Carrigallen Library. Tom Clarke was the first signatory on the Proclamation of the Irish Republic and was executed on 3 May 1916. Tom's father, James was born in Errew, Carrigallen.

Helen Litton is a grand-niece of Commandant Edward Daly (commander of the First Battalion in the Four Courts during the Easter Rising 1916), and of Kathleen Daly, wife of Tom Clarke. She has written biographies of Edward Daly and Tom Clarke, as part of the 'Sixteen Lives' series. Recently she has provided assistance to researchers who want to know more about the Clarke and Daly families. This is a free event, and is presented by Leitrim County Council in association with Ireland 2016 & The Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, but please contact Carrigallen Library to book. Opening hours: Monday 1.30-3.30 & 4-8pm; Wednesday 10.45-2.45 & 3-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Phone No 0494339188.

Singer/Songwriter
Keady, Co. Armagh born Denise Hagan described as a sacred and inspirational performer dedicated to opening the heart of humankind through sound, story and song with perform for one night only, at the unique setting of Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Sunday, 6 March at 7.00pm. With her formal music training on bass, piano, and voice, with her art of song writing, that most appealed to her spirit nature, and a great love for travel, Denise used her music as a passport during these years to explore Europe and beyond.

With performances in France, Spain, Austria, Germany and North America, she collected her observations of life and continued to build a strong song collection with which she performed. Denise feels artists have responsibility to use their gifts to help our communities stay focused, and take care of our beautiful Island of Ireland, building light to protect negative anger in our world. Tickets are limited for this event as seating is limited, and booking is strongly advisable. Bookings can be made by phone to 0860557329. Refreshments will also be served, as part of this unique evening's event.

Karate Classes
Karate classes with Sensei John Killane, President of the Phoenix Martial Arts Association, are now being held in Bredagh Old School on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Classes are €5. Classes are suitable for all children from seven years old, beginners welcome.

World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer International Ecumenical Service, for this area, will be held in the Church of Ireland Killeshandra on Friday, 4 March 2016 at 8.00pm. All are welcome!

Jimmy McManus Memorial Tournament
The Jimmy McManus Memorial Pool Tournament will take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March, in MJ's bar. Final will be held on St Patrick's Day. First round draw will be held on Monday, 29 February at 9.30pm. To enter, please contact MJ's bar or Liam Gallogly. All proceeds will go the Oncology Unit Cavan General Hospital.

St. Joseph's Ladies
The club will hold a Registration & Fun Activity morning in Carrigallen on Saturday, 5 March from 10am to 12noon. Our senior team will oversee fun activity drills for all U8-U16 players. Refreshments will be served. New members are very welcome. See our Facebook page also for further details.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 5 March 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Family Affair. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Ballinamore Drama Festival
The opening night of Ballinamore Drama festival is Sunday, 6 March at 8.30pm in Ballinamore Community Centre with the Backstage Theatre Group from Longford and continues until Sunday, 13 March with the Ballycogley Players from Wexford. During the week we have Sillian Players Shercock, Killeshandra Drama Group, Pheonix Players Tubbercurry, Corn Mill Theatre Group Carrigallen, Dalkey Players and Castleblaney Players. So if you haven't enough drama with the election we will continue it for another week. Looking forward to seeing our reliable supporters again this year and we hope a few more newcomers will come along to ensure the continuation of this great week of drama annually.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

22 February 2016

1916-2016 Commemoration
On Wednesday, 2 March 2016 Carrigallen Library will host a talk by Helen Litton on Tom Clarke in the Tom Clarke Clubrooms, Carrigallen Community Centre at 8.00pm. Tom Clarke was the first signatory on the Proclamation of the Irish Republic and was executed on 3 May 1916. Tom's father, James was born in Errew, Carrigallen. Helen Litton is a grand-niece of Commandant Edward Daly (commander of the First Battalion in the Four Courts during the Easter Rising 1916), and of Kathleen Daly, wife of Tom Clarke. She has written biographies of Edward Daly and Tom Clarke, as part of the 'Sixteen Lives' series. Recently she has provided assistance to researchers who want to know more about the Clarke and Daly families. This is a free event, presented by Leitrim County Council in association with Ireland 2016 & The Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, but please contact Carrigallen Library to book. Opening hours: Monday 1.30-3.30 & 4-8pm; Wednesday 10.45-2.45 & 3-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Phone No 0494339188.

Website Launch
The Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad & Food Festival Committee will be holding their website launch on Monday evening, 29 February in the Kilbrackan Arms Hotel at 9.00pm. The website which was designed by renowned graphic designer Tony Fahy is key to the success of the upcoming new festival taking place from the 1 to 4 July 2016. As well as being informative the website offers a platform for businesses or individuals to show their support for the festival. For more information please feel free to attend the launch or email the committee at mardigra2016@gmail.com

Carrigallen Library
Carrigallen Library will open at 2.30pm on Monday, 29 February 2016. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Table Quiz
Carrigallen Foróige Club is holding a Table Quiz in the Community Hall, Carrigallen, on Friday, 26 February at 8.00pm. Raffle and prizes on the night. €20 per table of four. Everyone welcome and your support would be greatly appreciated.

World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer International Ecumenical Service, for this area, will be held in the Church of Ireland Killeshandra on Friday, 4 March 2016 at 8.00pm. All are welcome!

Jimmy McManus Memorial Tournament
The Jimmy McManus Memorial Pool Tournament will take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March, in MJ's bar. Final will be held on St Patrick's Day. First round draw will be held on Monday, 29 February at 9.30pm. To enter, please contact MJ's bar or Liam Gallogly. All proceeds will go the Oncology Unit Cavan General Hospital.

Copper Trail
Scoil Mhuire Naofa National School Carrigallen is having a Copper Trail collection – if you have coins to donate they would be gratefully appreciated. Coins can be left into the school during school time from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Funds raised will go towards extracurricular activities for the pupils.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 27 February 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Country Traditions. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Yoga
Yoga Classes starting in Bredagh Old School on Thursday, 10 March. Beginners at 7.00pm; Intermediate at 8.15. Please bring a mat and a blanket.

Local Author
The Whole of the Moon is the newly published debut crime novel by local author Kevin McManus. Kevin and his wife Mary live in Killahurk, Carrigallen and he is son of Noreen and Kevin McManus, Carrigallen. A History and Geography teacher by profession he has had historical articles published over the years. The book is available online and from local book shops. Book launch will take place in Charley Farrelly's bar on Saturday, 5 March 2016. Wishing Kevin every success with this his first novel.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Ballinamore Drama Festival
The opening night of Ballinamore Drama festival hosts the Backstage Theatre Group from Longford and continues until Sunday March 6 with the Ballycogley Players from Wexford. During the week we have Sillian Players Shercock, Killeshandra Drama Group, Pheonix Players Tubbercurry, Corn Mill Theatre Group, Dalkey Players and Castleblaney Players. So if you haven't enough drama with the election we will continue it for another week. Looking forward to seen our reliable supporters again this year and we hope a few more newcomers will come along to ensure the continuation of this great week of drama annually. More finalised news next week.

Painting Classes
Painting classes will commence in Teach Duchais, Drumeela on Monday, 29 February 2016 from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Beginners and improvers are welcome. For more information, please contact Martin Fullen on 08727 87139.

Diocesan News
Booking Forms and full details regarding the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from 12-17 September 2016 to mark the Year of Mercy are now available from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan. Fare: €799 per person sharing. If interested, please telephone the Centre on 049 4375004 for further information. Journey to Jerusalem – A series of seasonal talks for Lent by Fr. Eamonn Bredin continues on Thursday night in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan at 7.30pm. A donation of €5 per talk would be appreciated. All are welcome. An eight week course in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction begins in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre on Wednesday, 2 March from 7.00pm to 9.15pm. Course Fee: €270. To enrol or for further information, please contact Helen on 087 4129385 or by email to helen@mindbodyenergymatters.ie

There will further SAFETALK Training opportunities in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on Tuesday, 15 March and Wednesday, 13 April from 9.30am to 1.00pm on both days. SAFETALK is a half day training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help reduce suicide risk in their communities. Participants learn how to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide in only a few hours. There is no cost for this training. The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 23 February for the March course and Tuesday, 29 March for the April one. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services by email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie or by telephone: 086 1717563.

Aughavas Parish Concert
Aughavas Parish Concert will be held on Friday, 11 March 2016 in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.

15 February 2016

1916-2016 Commemoration
On Wednesday, 2 March 2016 Carrigallen Library will host a talk by Helen Litton on Tom Clarke in the Tom Clarke Clubrooms, Carrigallen Community Centre at 8.00pm. Tom Clarke was the first signatory on the Proclamation of the Irish Republic and was executed on 3 May 1916. Tom's father, James was born in Errew, Carrigallen. Helen Litton is a grand-niece of Commandant Edward Daly (commander of the First Battalion in the Four Courts during the Easter Rising 1916), and of Kathleen Daly, wife of Tom Clarke. She has written biographies of Edward Daly and Tom Clarke, as part of the 'Sixteen Lives' series. Recently she has provided assistance to researchers who want to know more about the Clarke and Daly families. Please contact Carrigallen Library to book. This is a free event, presented by Leitrim County Council in association with Ireland 2016 & The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Opening hours - Monday 1.30-3.30pm & 4-8pm; Wednesday 10.45-2.45pm & 3-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Phone No 0494339188.

Carrigallen Library
Carrigallen Library will open at 2.30pm on Monday, 29 February 2016. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Local Author
The Whole of the Moon is the newly published debut crime novel by local author Kevin McManus. Kevin and his wife Mary live in Killahurk, Carrigallen and he is son of Noreen and Kevin McManus, Carrigallen. A History and Geography teacher by profession he has had historical articles published over the years. The book is available online and from local book shops. Wishing Kevin every success with this his first novel.

Thanks
The Carol Singers would like to thank the Corn Mill Theatre Group crew and cast of the Wedding Fever and all the contributors to the four charities: Community Care Carrigallen, Oncology Unit Cavan, Guide Dogs and St Vincent De Paul. €720 is divided among the charities.

Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age
Carrigallen and Drumeela Active Age held their AGM for 2015 recently, attended by twenty two members. As well as electing the Officers for the coming year members were reminded of just a few of the events, outings and trips that took place during 2015 – including a visit to Butlers Chocolate Factory (no good for the calorie counters!!) and a short break to Westport. During the year members had visits from a number of speakers and events centered on awareness raising issues, especially for health, security and entitlements. We were represented at a variety of Forums and Meetings and took part in activities including yoga classes and 10-pin bowling. We also supported three national charities raising over €1,000 which will be used to help local people and their carers.

Officers elected for 2016: Chairperson - Lottie McGerty; Treasurer - Ann Harte; Social Secretaries - Ann Harte and Christy Kiernan and Secretary/PRO - Valerie Elsegood. Thanks were expressed to the outgoing Social Secretary, Maura O'Rourke, the first member to hold this position. Some ideas are already in the pipeline for 2016, including speakers and activities - but suggestions are always welcome, especially for 'away days' and holidays! Several new members were welcomed during the year – please contact any of our members or officers if you are interested in joining us, you will be very welcome.

Mardi Grá Pancake Extravaganza
Margaret of New Orleans Jazz, Trad & Food Festival‎ committee wish to thank all who came out and supported their Pancake Extravaganza. It was both enjoyable and successful with loads of lovely pancakes and waffles served up. And a sincere appreciation to all the volunteers who did such a good job cooking, mixing and flipping!!! Also, thanks goes to Carrigallen Vocational School for allowing the use of their super state of the art kitchen, a magnificent venue, and many thanks again.

School Enrolment
Scoil Mhuire Naofa NS Carrigallen enrolment forms for September 2016 are now available from the school. Completed forms to be returned to the school on or before 4 March 2016. Contact 04943 39929 for more information.

Corn Mill Theatre
The group have been rehearsing since October and it's nearly time for them to bring Charles McGuinness' new play to the stage. 'From The Belly of a Whale' will be performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group on Thursday 25, Saturday 27, and Sunday 28 February 2016. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking is essential on 0494339612 or 0868765377 between 10.00am - 4.00pm or online at bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Copper Trail
Scoil Mhuire Naofa National School Carrigallen is having a Copper Trail collection - if you have coins to donate they would be gratefully appreciated. Coins can be left into the school during school time from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Funds raised will go towards extracurricular activities for the pupils.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 20 February 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Sean Brennan as seen on Hot Country. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Yoga
Yoga Classes starting in Bredagh Old School on Thursday, 10 March. Beginners at 7.00pm; Intermediate at 8.15pm. Please bring a mat and a blanket.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Fit Kicks Fitness Classes
Fit Kicks Fitness Classes for the week beginning 15 February. All groups meet in hall apart from couch to 5k. Contact Paul on 0838029692 or Fit Kicks Fitness on Facebook for more details. Wednesday - 7pm Ladies Boxercise & Circuits; Thursday - 7.30pm Men's Fitness Group; Friday - 6.45pm Junior Soccer 6-8 year olds, 8pm Senior Soccer 9-11 year olds, 9.05pm Teen Boxercise 12 years +; Saturday - 11am Couch to 5k beginners jogging group (meet at Parish field). This month it's Bring a Friend February, why not bring along a buddy to any of the classes, both yourself and your friend will get 15% off the fee for a six week program.
Diocesan Pilgrimage
Booking Forms and Full Details regarding the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from 12-17 September 2016 to mark the Year of Mercy are now available from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan. Fare: €799 per person sharing. If interested, please telephone the Centre on 049 4375004 for further information. Turning Our Hearts to the Lord – Lenten Scripture Reflection Group continues every Wednesday evening during Lent at 7:30p.m. in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan Each evening lasts around 45 minutes during which there will be prayer, a reading of the Sunday Gospel and a commentary on it, reflection on its connection with life today and prayer for the intentions of group members. All welcome. Journey to Jerusalem - A series of four seasonal talks by Fr. Eamonn Bredin begins on Thursday 18 February in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan at 7.30pm. A donation of €5 per talk would be appreciated. All are welcome.

Monster Bingo
Monster Bingo will be held in the Granard Community Centre on Sunday 6th March at 3pm, with prize money of €2,500. Proceeds are for the Abbeylara Parish Senior Citizens 1916 Easter Party.

Donate Blood
Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking new donors to give blood. The Mobile Clinic will be in St Brigid's Community Centre, Lough Gown on Tuesday, 23 & Wednesday, 24 February 2016 from 4.30pm to 8.00pm.

Local Notes
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08 February 2016

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 13 February 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Mary O'Connor and Pat Kelly. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Reflection Group
Turning Our Hearts To The Lord - Lenten Scripture Reflection Group begins on Thursday evening at 7.30pm in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan and then continues every Wednesday evening during Lent for about forty-five minutes. Each evening, there will be prayer, a reading of the Sunday Gospel and a commentary on it, reflecting on its connection with life today and praying for the intentions of group members. All welcome.

Killeshanda Drama Group tour with new McManus Play
'Lies' a play written by Joe McManus, directed by Colette Maguire, and performed by Killeshandra Community Drama Group. It is set in the sleepy village of Kinlara. A local property is purchased by people from Dublin unknown to the residents, and the occupiers turn this village upside down. The play deals with strong issues such as relationships, and challenging people in respected positions to face their realities. Lies is not recommended for any persons under the age of fourteen unless accompanied by an adult. This play will be performed in Ballyconnell Community Centre on Thursday, 18 and Friday, 19 February at 8.30pm. Tickets available at the door. You can also catch this group on the amateur drama circuit festivals locally in Ballinamore, Kiltyclogher and Shercock. Wishing the group every success as this is their first time competing in the Confined section.

Aughawillan Drama Troupe
Aughawillan Drama Troupe is proud to present "Mother Knows Best" a comedy by Jimmy Keary and directed by Brian Dolan in Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim. The smash hit three act comedy will be for four nights the 11, 12, 13 and 14 February commencing at 8.30pm sharp each night. There is no need to book and admission is €10.00. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillan Drama on the community notices Shannon Side Northern Sound and like us on facebook at Aughawillan Drama.

Local Notes
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01 February 2016

Crafty Ladies
Crafty Ladies Carrigallen next meeting will be held on Friday next, 5 February 2016 at 10.00am in room over the Post Office. All are welcome.

Women's Group
Our next group meeting will take place on Friday night 5 February in Bredagh School at 8.30pm. We welcome Michelle Fanning who has a masters in nutrition and physical exercise to give a talk on healthy ways to improve our well-being and lifestyles. This is an opportunity to get mind and body motivated for spring /summer. New ideas and suggestions welcome for the upcoming months. Admission will be €5 which includes refreshments. Everyone welcome!

Thanks to Modern Designs for the use of their fork lift, Seamus McManus for storage of the crib, Helen Corcoran for printing, Noreen & Kevin McManus for the hot tea & apple pie and Robbie Reilly for supplying the Christmas trees. A special thanks to local sculptor Martin Doyle who created a fantastic reindeer from mere branches of sally & ash. The artistic piece which was, of course named Rudolf became the topic of conversation throughout the town and who knows; maybe next Christmas Rudolf will be joined by Prancer or Blitzen. Thanks to the organisers and those who did the hard work of putting up the lights, especially Philip McIntyre & Brendan Kiernan.

Christmas Day Swim in Gulladoo in aid of Jack & Jill
Cathriona McManus wishes to thank all those who contributed and supported the Christmas Day swim in Gulladoo Lake, Carrigallen. To all the swimmers who braved the water in tough conditions, to Donal Cadden for providing the soup, all who helped out on the day, and all who made donations in support of the Jack & Jill Foundation. A sum of €1,459 was raised. Thank you all!

Thanks
Philip McIntyre, director of Wedding Fever, wishes to thank the Corn Mill Theatre cast and crew for all their hard work and commitment, especially Harriet Finnegan for stepping in as Stage Manager and doing a superb job.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 6 February 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by Michael Cleary and first appearance for Brian Caul's daughter. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Safetalk Training
Safetalk Training will be held in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Safetalk is a half day training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help reduce suicide risk in their communities. Participants learn how to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide in only a few hours. There is no cost for this training. For further information, please contact Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan-Monaghan Mental Health Services, Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre, Donaghmoyne Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie Telephone: 086 1717563.

Percy French looking forward to his 2016 'Party'!
To celebrate the birth of the great Irish composer Percy French, The County Leitrim Percy French Society will host their annual 'Percy's Party' in the Hunt Hall, Castle Street Mohill on the usual May Bank Holiday weekend 2016. As always, there will be a few surprises at 'Percy's Party'. The group are also making a return to the prestigious National Concert Hall to perform on Wednesday, 15 June and they have been invited to perform at a function organised by Brendan Harvey in the Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon on the August Bank Holiday weekend, an event in Carrigallen in early July and Boyle in early spring. More about all these and other events later!

Aughawillan Drama Troupe
Aughawillan Drama Troupe is proud to present "Mother Knows Best" a comedy by Jimmy Keary and directed by Brian Dolan in Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim. The smash hit three act comedy will be for four nights the 11, 12, 13 and 14 February commencing at 8.30pm sharp each night. There is no need to book and admission is €10.00. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillan Drama on the community notices Shannon Side Northern Sound and like us on facebook at Aughawillan Drama.

Sweet Spirit for Cavan Oncology Unit
The Mohill based 'Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir' under the direction of Tish Dunleavy will perform in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Sunday evening, 10 April at 8.30pm. Many great Country, Gospel, Folk and classics will be performed on the night. The Cavan Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital will be the beneficiary of the show. Delighted to welcome the new members to the group!

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18 January 2016

Thank You!
The Annual Sean Reilly Memorial 25 Card Game in aid of the North West Hospice was held in M.J´s bar on Sunday, 3 January 2016 with a large crowd present. We wish to thank all who supported this worthy cause either by taking part or by donating prizes. Below is a list in no particular order of people who donated money or spot prizes.

Thanks to Mitchell's Bar who sponsored first prize €50 meal voucher to the winner of the card game. This was won by Seamus McManus who was playing for Maureen Gormley; Donal Cadden Kilbrackan Arms Hotel who sponsored second prize a €40 meal voucher which was won by Oliver Masterson playing for himself and third prize a bottle of brandy sponsored by Brian Gormley was won by Catriona Reilly playing for Chantelle Flanagan Aughnacliffe.

Donations from Sean Mc Loughlin €50; Bruce Betting Arva €20 voucher; Fosters Pharmacy €25; McIntyre Flowers €20; Catherine Dolan €15; Kevin Lynch €15; Noeleen Grimes €20; John Reilly Modern Designs €30; Maggie Smith €20; Bottles of spirits from Martin Reilly, Catriona Reilly, Sean Duffy, Tommy Brady, Paddy O Rourke, Declan Donohoe, M.J .Reilly, Brendan Reilly, Brendan Kiernan, Anthony Mimna, Pat Masterson, Vinny and Katherine Lyons. €10 from Gretta and Lila McCabe, Brendan Reilly (Drumanure), John McManus (Beaghmore) and Andrew McManus. Sincere apologies if we have left anyone out. A big thank you to all the people who bought tickets for the game and the raffle, your generosity brought the grand total to €1,575 which has been handed over to the North West Hospice.

Bingo
Bingo on Sunday night, 31 January 2016 at 8.30pm in Carrigallen Community Centre. Money prizes total €3,100, including €1,000 on the 9th page. This will be the last Sunday of this season for bingo in Carrigallen as it is moving to Arva for the next six months.

Election Fever
Election fever kicks off here in Carrigallen with the campaign launch of Cllr Paddy O'Rourke on Saturday, 30 January at 10.30pm in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. Music by Family Affair and guest Sean Donohoe of Evening Star.

Couch to 5k
Couch to 5km beginners walk/jogging group starts Saturday, 30 January 2016 at 11.00am. Would you like to take part in an eight week jogging program aimed at getting complete beginners to comfortably be able to jog a full 5km at the end of eight weeks? No experience needed and all for ages* (11+) and all abilities catered for. The Couch to 5km program has been very successful nationwide at getting people up and active. Each week the group will meet and follow the plan, as each week passes we gradually increase the distance/time spent jogging but be assured you can go at your own pace and rest when you want to.

The program is easy to follow and breaks down each part of the session into obtainable targets/goals. If 5km isn't your goal you can still join in and take part in this group, meeting up with friends while also getting in some fresh air and exercise as a group. The cost of the eight week program will be €10. Min age 11/12 accompanied by adult. Please contact Paul on 0838029692 for more information or details. Information booklet and program plan will be supplied to all so that you can also train towards the 5km goal on a separate day of the week.

Fit Kicks Fitness Classes
Fit Kicks Fitness classes for this week are as follows. Ladies Boxercise – Wednesdays at 7.00pm; Men's Fitness - Thursdays at 7.30pm; Kids Soccer - Fridays at 7pm for 6 - 8yrs old and 8pm for 9-11yrs old and Teen Boxercise/Circuits - Fridays at 9.00pm. All classes take place in Carrigallen Hall. Please contact Paul on 0838029692 for more details or like us on Facebook @ Fit Kicks Fitness for the latest updates and competitions.

Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome - There are still a number of places available on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome from 12-17 September 2016 to mark the Year of Mercy. Fare: €799 per person sharing. If interested, please contact the Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004 as soon as possible, please.

World Youth Day 2016 - There are a limited number of places available for those aged 18-35 on the Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Poland next July. Fare: €800 approx. If interested, please contact the Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 049 4375004 as soon as possible, please.

Mindfulness Training - An eight week course in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction begins in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan Town, on Wednesday, 27 January from 7.00pm to 9.15pm. Course Fee: €300. To enrol or for further information, please contact Helen on 087 4129385 or email helen@mindbodyenergymatters.ie

Slimming World
Slimming World in Memorial Hall, Arvagh continues every Wednesday at 5.30 and at 7.30pm. Call Nicola on 0833428231 for more information.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to 12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

The Nature Trail
B-PRO Heart Testing at The Nature Trail, Mohill on Saturday 6th February. This simple non-invasive test could save your life. There will be a trained technician in store. The cost of test is €25.00. Booking is essential. Please contact 087 9766738 or 0719631818 for appointment.

Local Notes
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18 January 2016

Congratulations
Congratulations to local County Councillor Paddy O'Rourke, Killahurk, Carrigallen on being nominated by the Fianna Fáil party to contest the forthcoming election in what was known as the Sligo Leitrim constituency, but comprises all of County Sligo, all of County Leitrim, a portion of south Donegal and most importantly for O'Rourke and all Leitrim based candidates, a significant portion of West Cavan, our near neighbours. Councillor O'Rourke was first elected to Leitrim County Council in 2004.

Wedding Belles
On Sunday, 20 December 2015, Baronial Hall Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Co Leitrim was the setting for the civil ceremony of Keeley Greenshields, daughter of Patricia Greenshields (Ryce), Carrigallen and Graham Aschmann, South Africa and London. Bridesmaids were Shelley Greenshields and Janine McManus (sisters of the bride). Bestman was Jason Purrll and groomsman was Nick Horner. Following the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous meal. Keeley and Graham would like to sincerely thank their families and friends for sharing their special day with them, making it very memorable. An extra thank you goes to all those who travelled from London, South Africa and the USA to share their day. Wishing Keeley and Graham health and a lifetime of happiness together.

Carrigallen Macra Monster Clothes Drive
Why not clear out your winter wardrobe and make room for the January sales. Carrigallen Macra is organizing a clothes donation drive in partnership with Clutterbug Charity Shop, Arva, Co Cavan. To donate, contact 0877561162, Carrigallen Macra on Facebook, or any member. Donations are asked to be made before 30 January.

Yoga
Start 2016 with a gentle smile on your lips, and flexible hips!!! Yoga in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen, starts on Thursday, 21 January. Beginners from 7.00 to 8.00pm, intermediate from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. €40 for five weeks or €10 per week. Please bring a mat and a blanket. Contact Julie on 087 1252213 for information.

Bingo
Bingo on Sunday night, 24 January 2016 at 8.30pm in Carrigallen Community Centre.

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 23 January 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Hustlers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Slimming World
Slimming World in Memorial Hall, Arvagh continues every Wednesday at 5.30 and 7.30pm. Get your new year of to a great start, learn how to lose weight and never go hungry. This can be your year you deserve it. Call Nicola 0833428231.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Diocesan Pastoral Centre
A four week course on The Parables of Jesus facilitated by Fr. Eamonn Bredin begins in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan Town, on Thursday 21 January 2016 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The cost of the course is €20 including light refreshments each night. To mark Catholic Schools Week, Rev. John Paul Sheridan, Education Programmes Co-ordinator at St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, will give a guest lecture on "Catholic Schools: Challenged to Proclaim God's Mercy" in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan Town, on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 7.30pm. All welcome. Subscription: €5. Tea and Coffee served afterwards. An eight week course in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction begins in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan Town, on Wednesday 27 January from 7.00pm to 9.15pm. Course Fee: €300. To enrol or for further information, please contact Helen on 087 4129385 or email helen@mindbodyenergymatters.ie

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11 January 2016

Wedding Belles
On Saturday, 19 December 2015, St Mary's Church, Moyne, Co Longford was the setting for the marriage of Niall Reilly and Fiona Kiernan. Niall is son of Ann and John Reilly, Beaghmore, Carrigallen and Fiona is daughter of Mary and Eamon Kiernan, Ballyduffy, Moyne. Bridesmaids were Cathy Grimes, Louise Murtagh, Rosie Kelleher and Aisling Reilly. Bestman was Gary Reilly (brother of the groom), and Groomsmen were Paul Harrington, Michael Kelleher and Derek Reilly. Marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Eamonn Corkery PP Dromard and con-celebrated by Fr. Dinny Murray PP Carrigallen. Following the ceremony the wedding party travelled to Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Co Leitrim for the wedding reception. Wishing Fiona and Niall health and a lifetime of happiness together.

Carrigallen Macra
Why not make Macra your New Year's resolution. Macra is a young person's organisation that offers opportunities in areas of sport, drama, public speaking, farm skills, as well a chance to meet and socialize. Upcoming Events include - Macra Monster Clothes Drive and Northwest Kings and Queens. Why not clear out your winter wardrobe and make room for the January sales. Carrigallen Macra is organizing a clothes donation drive in partnership with Clutterbug Charity Shop, Arva, Co Cavan. To donate, contact 0877561162, Carrigallen Macra on Facebook, or any member. Donations are asked to be made before 30 January. Carrigallen chairperson Ailish Connolly will be this year's Leitrim Queen in the annual Northwest Kings and Queens Competition in Sligo Park Hotel, on 22 January 2016. Unfortunately tickets have been sold out but a great group from our club will be in attendance on the night. Best of luck goes to the Leitrim King from Kilronan Macra also.

Yoga
Start 2016 with a gentle smile on your lips, and flexible hips!!! Yoga in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen, starts on Thursday, 14 January. Beginners from 7.00 to 8.00pm, intermediate from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. €40 for five weeks or €10 per week. Please bring a mat and a blanket. Contact Julie on 087 1252213 for information.

Bingo
Bingo on Sunday night, 17 January 2016 at 8.30pm in Carrigallen Community Centre.

Wedding Fever
The Corn Mill Theatre Group will perform Wedding Fever, a hilarious comedy by Sam Cree, directed by Philip McIntyre, on Thursday, 14 January; Friday, 15 January and Saturday, 16 January 2016 in the Corn Mill Theatre. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8:30pm. Booking is essential on 0494339612 or 0868765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm or email: bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 16 January 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by The Lancers. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Pilates Classes
New course starting on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 8.30 pm in Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen. Join in this dynamic class to improve core strength, flexibility, balance and overall well being. €10 pay as you go, or €50 for a block of six classes. Call Jeanette on 087 977 1982 to book your spot, as spaces are limited. Please bring a mat and a bottle of water.

Carrigallen Library
Opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone No 04943 39188. Good news for all libraries – as from 1st January 2016 lending charges has been removed for borrowing books or non-book material and for requested items. All library resources can now be accessed free-of-charge.

Children Fitness Classes
Our current term will finish in the New Year. The next term of Fit Kicks Soccer and Fitness classes for children will start Friday, 15 January in Carrigallen Hall. Ages six to eight year olds will start at 7.00pm each Friday and nine to eleven year olds starts at 8.00pm. Term last six weeks and each class last one hour. Cost for the six weeks €30. To book, please text Paul on 0838029692. Places are limited so please book early. Garda vetted, fully insured and FAI qualified.

Slimming World
Slimming World in Memorial Hall, Arvagh continues every Wednesday at 5.30 and 7.30pm. Get your new year of to a great start, learn how to lose weight and never go hungry. This can be your year you deserve it. Call Nicola 0833428231.

Carrigallen Outreach Service
Community Development and Family Support Worker Laura McHugh will be present in Carrigallen Health Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am to12.30pm on a weekly basis. This Service aims to facilitate and support individuals and their families in the community in becoming actively involved in identifying and meeting their social, personal and educational needs. Please feel free to pop in for a chat or if you have any queries please call Laura on 086 6035977.

Local Notes
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04 January 2016

Margaret of New Orleans Committee says Thank You!
The Margaret of New Orleans Committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who made their fundraiser of the 25 Card Drive at Margaret's cottage on Sunday, 27 December 2015 a great success. It was held in memory of Jimmy McManus, Jimmy was a hard working volunteer on the Margaret project and loved to see the progress been made on the cottage in Tully South, Carrigallen. Congratulations to Noeleen Grimes, Drumury, Moyne who won 1st prize €100; Stephen Grimes, Bredagh, Carrigallen who won 2nd prize Bottle of Brandy and Seamus McManus, Bredagh, Carrigallen who won 3rd prize Bottle of Whiskey. A big thank you goes to all who donated prizes for the raffle; to all the ladies who helped with making the tea; to all the card players and to Tommy Brady who overseen the games. The funds raised go towards the annual maintenance and up keep of the cottage.

Bingo
Bingo on Sunday night, 10 January 2016 at 8.30pm in Carrigallen Community Centre.

Wedding Fever
The Corn Mill Theatre Group will perform Wedding Fever, a hilarious comedy by Sam Cree, directed by Philip McIntyre, on Thursday, 7 January; Friday, 8 January and Saturday, 9 January 2016 in the Corn Mill Theatre. Doors open at 8.00pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Booking on 049 4339612 or 086 8765377 between 10.00am-4.00pm or bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Social Dancing
Social dancing on Saturday, 9 January 2016 in The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel from 10.00pm to 12.30am. Music by JS Sound. Dancing lessons held every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All are welcome!

Carrigallen Library
Opening hours Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Wednesday 10.45am to 2.45pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm and 10.00am to 1.00pm. Phone No 049 4339188. Good news for all libraries – as from 1 January 2016 lending charges has been removed for borrowing books or non book material and for requested items. All library resources can now be accessed free-of-charge.

Children Fitness Classes
Our current term will finish in the New Year. The next term of Fit Kicks Soccer and Fitness classes for children will start Friday, 15 January in Carrigallen Hall. Ages six to eight year olds will start at 7.00pm each Friday and nine to eleven year olds starts at 8.00pm. Term last six weeks and each class last one hour. Cost for the six weeks €30. To book, please text Paul on 083 8029692. Places are limited so please book early. Garda vetted, fully insured and FAI qualified.

Fitness for Men
Fit Kicks Men's Fitness continues early January. Each week we meet for a sixty minute session of football, basketball, circuits, Boxercise along with other activities. A fun way to lose weight, improve flexibility and get fit. Suitable for all ages and abilities. So if you want to start off 2016 as you mean to go on, come along and give it a try. Resuming Thursday, 7 January in Carrigallen Hall at 7.30pm.

Like to Join?
The Mohill based 'Sweet Spirit Gospel & Country Choir' will be rehearsing for a special fundraising concert to take place in early April. New members welcome to be part of this fundraising concert. If you have a very positive outlook, enjoy singing and being part of a fun group in a very informal setting, prepared to commit to an hour and a half every Wednesday from end of January to early April, please contact 086-0827430. Rehearsals from 7.30pm to 9.00pm sharp.

Slimming World
Slimming World in Memorial Hall, Arvagh continues every Wednesday evening at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Get your New Year of to an amazing start; come along to group to learn how to lose weight while never going hungry. Call Nicola on Tel: 083 3428231 for further details.

Local Notes
If you have any item of local interest to be included in the Carrigallen Notes please email carrigallenlocalnotes@gmail.com or alternatively contact me on 086 8696686.